Though Marty is confident in his ability to become one of the greatest table tennis players, the world doesn’t see him in the same way — yet. He self-mythologizes to the point of delusion. He believes he is already one of the greats, even though he doesn’t have the accolades or the status to prove it. Marty’s grandiose view of life overpowers him, breeding a sense of superiority that places him above accountability — which is meant for lesser-mortals like his co-worker at the shoe shop or a girlfriend he impregnates and later abandons. While the people in his life...