Abstract
This article analyzes the interrelation between narcissism and patriarchy in the
novel “This Road Has No Bumps” by Maryam Jahāni. It examines the relationships between characters – particularly among husbands and wives, cousins, and siblings – focusing
on the manipulative dynamics displayed by men and the recurring patterns of patriarchal
behavior. Furthermore, it explores how narcissism emerges within both familial and social
relationships throughout the narrative.
Keywords: Patriarchy; Narcissism; Iran; Maryam Jahāni; Islamic Law