Here’s a philosophical/analytical one for you all: is imagination a vital component of ego and/or of narcissism?

This question has been debated for many years.  Psychologically speaking, it's a part of both; and yet at the same time, a part of neither.  German Psychologist Wilhelm Wundt once said, "The imagination of a narcissistic person is greater than the capability of his ego."  Ego, one's perception of their self on a conscious level, utilizes imagination on an antithetical level.  In other words, one imagines themselves to be either greater or substandard to what they, in their own psyche perceive as "good" - whether that perception is valid or erroneous.  Similarly, narcissism, a person's "ego on steroids", if you will, employs imagination on a diametric degree.  While these two forces seem to oppose each other, they also give form of agreement.  The mere coexistence of these two seemingly opposing forces requires us to further analyze our definition of ‘imagination’. 
The Oxford Dictionary of Psychology defines imagination as, "The fanciful creation or empty assumption of an active mind".  This definition clearly encompasses both ego and narcissism.  Furthermore, given this definition, we can also infer that an inactive mind has no imagination, and thus conclude that ego and narcissism require an active mind.  Although both ego and narcissism can be described as “fanciful creation”, they can also be characterized as “empty assumption”.  This might lead one to conclude that imagination is vital for the character of both ego and narcissism.
However, the conclusive resolution as to whether imagination is a vital component of ego and/or narcissism can be found in the words of Famed Austrian Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud -
“Tell me, what do you think the answer is?”
“Mmm-mmm...”
“And how does that make you feel?”