Extrinsic Aspect Extrinsic aspect of this research only consist of how character of this tv series defense their anxieties or their defense mechanism. Defense mechanism by Sigmund Freud consists of rationalization, repression, regression, denial, projection, reaction-formation, sublimation, and subtitution. However the writer will only explain rationalization, regression, denial projection and reaction formation. It is because the writer can see those aspects from HGAM.
3.2.2. Freudian Defense Mechanism
Before we go through to the description of Defense mechanism we have to discuss reason why defense mechanism happens. Defense mechanism is happening when we cannot handle the anxiety within ourselves. According to Freud anxiety is an objectless …show more content…
We excuse or justify a threatening thought or action by persuading ourselves there is a rational explanation for it. (Schultz,2009:62-63) This defense mechanism may happen we did something wrong but we also think the reason behind it. We will see our fault as a forgivable mistake so we do not have to think about it. However, that kind of perception is only acceptable by us not for others. Others may think that our mistakes are unforgivable mistakes so they will accuse us as a consequence. Then, we will always think about the rational reasons behind it and ignore everything that threatens …show more content…
Regression.
The next defense mechanism is called as regression. Below is the explanation from Freud about what is regression in his theory of defense mechanism.
In regression, the person retreats or regresses to an earlier period of life that was more pleasant and free of frustration and anxiety. Regression usually involves a return to one of the psychosexual stages of childhood development. The individual returns to this more secure time of life by manifesting behaviors displayed at that time, such as childish and dependent behaviors. (2009:62) From that definition, the writer may define regression as something that happens when a person has to suffer frustration and depression in live. The depression brings them to escape the reality by reminiscing the past moment when there is no depression as a little kid. However, the way that the person takes is not really good. The person with depression will claim itself as a childish creature. It is not only about that. This person will also act like a child by doing similar thing with other children.
C. Reaction
3.2.2. Freudian Defense Mechanism
Before we go through to the description of Defense mechanism we have to discuss reason why defense mechanism happens. Defense mechanism is happening when we cannot handle the anxiety within ourselves. According to Freud anxiety is an objectless …show more content…
We excuse or justify a threatening thought or action by persuading ourselves there is a rational explanation for it. (Schultz,2009:62-63) This defense mechanism may happen we did something wrong but we also think the reason behind it. We will see our fault as a forgivable mistake so we do not have to think about it. However, that kind of perception is only acceptable by us not for others. Others may think that our mistakes are unforgivable mistakes so they will accuse us as a consequence. Then, we will always think about the rational reasons behind it and ignore everything that threatens …show more content…
Regression.
The next defense mechanism is called as regression. Below is the explanation from Freud about what is regression in his theory of defense mechanism.
In regression, the person retreats or regresses to an earlier period of life that was more pleasant and free of frustration and anxiety. Regression usually involves a return to one of the psychosexual stages of childhood development. The individual returns to this more secure time of life by manifesting behaviors displayed at that time, such as childish and dependent behaviors. (2009:62) From that definition, the writer may define regression as something that happens when a person has to suffer frustration and depression in live. The depression brings them to escape the reality by reminiscing the past moment when there is no depression as a little kid. However, the way that the person takes is not really good. The person with depression will claim itself as a childish creature. It is not only about that. This person will also act like a child by doing similar thing with other children.
C. Reaction