Character Analysis of Severus Snape with Application of
Psychodynamic Theory and Phenomenological Theory
Timothy Smith
University of St. Francis
Psych 350
Hammond
April 1, 2016
Abstract
This paper will conduct an analysis of Severus Snape. Severus Snape is a character in the Harry Potter book series who is seen as cold, calculating, and bitter. Another major aspect of him is his constant bullying of the main character Harry Potter. The purpose of this analysis is to theorize why Severus Snape is the way that he is by applying two theories of personality to the character. The two theories that will be applied will be Psychodynamic Theory and Phenomenological Theory.
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This is done to create an environment where the reader can be engulfed into it and even relate to the characters that interact with that environment. Also, the author usually shows the reader reasons why certain characters are the way they are. This can be done through subtle hints in dialogue about that character, a small description as that character is being introduced or even a back story which describes what the character experienced in their past which shaped who they are in the present. The character that is Severus Snape can be described like this but by applying personality theories as well as what the author presents the reader then maybe an even deeper understanding of Severus Snape can be
Psychodynamic Theory and Phenomenological Theory
Timothy Smith
University of St. Francis
Psych 350
Hammond
April 1, 2016
Abstract
This paper will conduct an analysis of Severus Snape. Severus Snape is a character in the Harry Potter book series who is seen as cold, calculating, and bitter. Another major aspect of him is his constant bullying of the main character Harry Potter. The purpose of this analysis is to theorize why Severus Snape is the way that he is by applying two theories of personality to the character. The two theories that will be applied will be Psychodynamic Theory and Phenomenological Theory.
Character Analysis of Severus Snape with Application of
Psychodynamic Theory and Phenomenological Theory …show more content…
This is done to create an environment where the reader can be engulfed into it and even relate to the characters that interact with that environment. Also, the author usually shows the reader reasons why certain characters are the way they are. This can be done through subtle hints in dialogue about that character, a small description as that character is being introduced or even a back story which describes what the character experienced in their past which shaped who they are in the present. The character that is Severus Snape can be described like this but by applying personality theories as well as what the author presents the reader then maybe an even deeper understanding of Severus Snape can be