“The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks: Gratuitous signs of multiple personality probably reflect multiple personality trait of the author

“If you’re happy, Allie, and you love him, I won’t try to stop you from going back to him. But if there’s a part of you that isn’t sure, then don’t do it” (1, p. 47). Comment: Persons with undiagnosed multiple personality often refer to alternate personalities as “parts.”

“Damn, she thought, get a hold of yourself. Remember that you’re engaged now” (1, p. 52). Comment: “Thoughts” that address you in the third person may be from alternate personalties.

“Why did you come?” 

“I was compelled, she wanted to say, but didn’t” (1, p. 62).

Comment: A compulsion from inside may be from an alternate personality.

“…he couldn’t stop the voice inside his head…” (1, p. 66).

Comment: A rational, non-psychotic voice in one’s head may be from an alternate personality.

1. Nicholas Sparks. The Notebook. New York, Grand Central Publishing, 1996.