Counter-Transference
This book was very interesting in regards to the storyline, the characters, the themes, and the era it was written in. The author’s delicate process in writing Hester’s story illuminated several thought-provoking themes. The three main themes that were incorporated in the book are sin and religion, knowledge and freedom, and nature/nature and the human condition. The first theme, sin and religion, was depicted by the presence of the strong Judeo-Christian culture. As evident by Hester’s form of punishment for her crime, Christianity was deeply rooted in that present time. I can relate to being inundated with the Christian culture, which reminds me of the environment I grew up in. At age four, I was adopted into a Mormon …show more content…
The first vital moment is when Hester makes the choice to stay in Boston after being publicly shamed. This conviction unveils her belief that if she runs away from her problems, it would only declare society’s power over her. The second imperative moment is when Roger Chillingworth informs her that the town fathers are considered to have her scarlet letter removed. Hester reacts with dismay, and is worried about losing her identity. There have been brief periods of time in my life where I have lost my identity. I have felt such shame and guilt about some of the choices I have made. I have had thoughts of suicide because I felt that there was no return. I remember that during these times I was constantly looking for “the old Maia”. I recall wanting the “old Maia” back. It took several years to get most of her back. However, like with Hester, I will never be fully the same person …show more content…
Second, I will be working for employers who have their own set of beliefs, values, and morals, that will impact my ability to be an advocate for them. My role as a clinician will define who I am as an individual. I will need to hold myself to a higher standard both professionally and personally I will need to have my core values as an individual be in sync with my core values as a clinician. I will be representing not only myself, but will be a symbol “dignity, integrity, competence, social justice, importance of human relationships, and worth of the person” (National Association of Social Workers, 1999). It is important for me to maintain my psychological, emotional, and physical health. If I am not careful, I may become hardened, stoic, pessimistic, and
This book was very interesting in regards to the storyline, the characters, the themes, and the era it was written in. The author’s delicate process in writing Hester’s story illuminated several thought-provoking themes. The three main themes that were incorporated in the book are sin and religion, knowledge and freedom, and nature/nature and the human condition. The first theme, sin and religion, was depicted by the presence of the strong Judeo-Christian culture. As evident by Hester’s form of punishment for her crime, Christianity was deeply rooted in that present time. I can relate to being inundated with the Christian culture, which reminds me of the environment I grew up in. At age four, I was adopted into a Mormon …show more content…
The first vital moment is when Hester makes the choice to stay in Boston after being publicly shamed. This conviction unveils her belief that if she runs away from her problems, it would only declare society’s power over her. The second imperative moment is when Roger Chillingworth informs her that the town fathers are considered to have her scarlet letter removed. Hester reacts with dismay, and is worried about losing her identity. There have been brief periods of time in my life where I have lost my identity. I have felt such shame and guilt about some of the choices I have made. I have had thoughts of suicide because I felt that there was no return. I remember that during these times I was constantly looking for “the old Maia”. I recall wanting the “old Maia” back. It took several years to get most of her back. However, like with Hester, I will never be fully the same person …show more content…
Second, I will be working for employers who have their own set of beliefs, values, and morals, that will impact my ability to be an advocate for them. My role as a clinician will define who I am as an individual. I will need to hold myself to a higher standard both professionally and personally I will need to have my core values as an individual be in sync with my core values as a clinician. I will be representing not only myself, but will be a symbol “dignity, integrity, competence, social justice, importance of human relationships, and worth of the person” (National Association of Social Workers, 1999). It is important for me to maintain my psychological, emotional, and physical health. If I am not careful, I may become hardened, stoic, pessimistic, and