Narcissus

Narcissus could gaze at his reflection in the pond all day. But his story asks a gentle question: what happens when you look up and notice the friends all around you?

Narcissus

A character learning to notice others and see beyond his own reflection.

Named for the flower: Narcissus (daffodil) (Narcissus).

In: Narcissus.

Flower facts

• Daffodils are a kind of narcissus. The trumpet or cup in the middle of the flower is called the corona.
• Daffodils grow from bulbs that look a lot like onions.