Analysis of Lisa Rowe

A character study of Lisa Rowe’s seductive nihilism, charismatic cruelty, and the contradictions of the sociopath as hero.

June 25, 2025 - January 15, 2026

status: Notes

certainty: certain

importance: 9/10

Girl, Interrupted Charisma Sociopathy

Filed under: character-analysis

Introduction to Lisa Rowe

Lisa Rowe

Portrayed by Angelina Jolie

Film: Girl, Interrupted

Year: 1999

Lisa Rowe portrayed by Angelina Jolie is possibly the most enigmatic character in Girl, Interrupted. A misguided teenage socipath that feels like it's her job to play the villan.

Background & History

Personality Traits & Characteristics

Relationships with Other Characters

Impact on the Narrative

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Cited as:

Yotam, Kris. (Jun 2025). Analysis of Lisa Rowe. krisyotam.com. https://krisyotam.com/notes/character-analysis/analysis-of-lisa-rowe

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