Abstract
The purpose of this assignment was to analyze the film The Black Swan and the main character, Nina. As a group, we used the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V to find a proper diagnosis. We chose Borderline Personality Disorder as the diagnosis. In the film, we see how Nina transforms from an innocent and calm White Swan to a seductive and wild Black Swan as the film progressed. As a group we will examine the disorder as well as the symptoms presented to find evidence for our claims. The evidence found will help us understand the development of the disorder. Also, we will talk about some discrepancies throughout the film that may have led us to believe it was another disorder. …show more content…
These three characters are Erica(Nina’s mother), Lily(ballerina in the production), and Thomas (Dance director). Each character plays an important role in how Nina reacts to certain situations she faces while trying to find herself. As the movie progresses, we see how Nina struggles with her personal identity and trying to fit the role of the Black Swan. She doesn’t change much in her daily routine which is dancing, going home and preparing for the next day’s dance. This competitiveness that is projected off leads to tension in Nina daily …show more content…
Borderline Personality Disorder also called BPD is a psychological disorder that results in extreme emotional disturbance, instability and disruption to the lives of others. People diagnosed with BPD have frequent mood changes. Life to them is seen in black or white, and they are often judging in between love and hate situations. Some often are at a great risk of dying at their own hands. Borderline Personality Disorder falls under Personality Disorder. Personality Disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual 's culture, is pervasive and inflexible…(Barlow & Durand, 2014). Personality disorder are grouped into three clusters based on descriptive similarities. Cluster B includes Borderline Personality Disorder. These individuals with these disorders appear dramatic, emotional or
The purpose of this assignment was to analyze the film The Black Swan and the main character, Nina. As a group, we used the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V to find a proper diagnosis. We chose Borderline Personality Disorder as the diagnosis. In the film, we see how Nina transforms from an innocent and calm White Swan to a seductive and wild Black Swan as the film progressed. As a group we will examine the disorder as well as the symptoms presented to find evidence for our claims. The evidence found will help us understand the development of the disorder. Also, we will talk about some discrepancies throughout the film that may have led us to believe it was another disorder. …show more content…
These three characters are Erica(Nina’s mother), Lily(ballerina in the production), and Thomas (Dance director). Each character plays an important role in how Nina reacts to certain situations she faces while trying to find herself. As the movie progresses, we see how Nina struggles with her personal identity and trying to fit the role of the Black Swan. She doesn’t change much in her daily routine which is dancing, going home and preparing for the next day’s dance. This competitiveness that is projected off leads to tension in Nina daily …show more content…
Borderline Personality Disorder also called BPD is a psychological disorder that results in extreme emotional disturbance, instability and disruption to the lives of others. People diagnosed with BPD have frequent mood changes. Life to them is seen in black or white, and they are often judging in between love and hate situations. Some often are at a great risk of dying at their own hands. Borderline Personality Disorder falls under Personality Disorder. Personality Disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual 's culture, is pervasive and inflexible…(Barlow & Durand, 2014). Personality disorder are grouped into three clusters based on descriptive similarities. Cluster B includes Borderline Personality Disorder. These individuals with these disorders appear dramatic, emotional or