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    MYTH AND FAIRYTALE PSYCHOANALYSIS OF Abstract This paper entitled ‘psychoanalytic theory on Naga-Mandala’ regards as an analysis of psychological side of the play. The psychoanalytic theory is applicable on Naga-Mandala as Girish Karnad disseminates facts about human life and psyche of humans in ancient Indian stories with the changing social codes and morals of modern life. Girish Karnad’s plays are pertinent to the psychological problems, dilemmas, and conflicts defied by the modern Indian…

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    I. Theory Description Theorists: Sigmund Freud: Freudian psychoanalytic approach theory The famous Neuropathologist name was J.M. Charcot. Charcot was studying hysteria. According to “Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research,” the idea behind the therapy was that was the psychological tension that the outer body could be liberated. But, through these ideas of hypnosis it suddenly moves to Freud and his fellow physiologist Josef Breuer (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). But, Freud was so…

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    The psychoanalytical theory focuses on psychological concepts and applies these concepts to elements in the fairy tale. The Oedipus complex is the psychoanalytic theory that a child has an unconscious desire to have a sexual relationship with the parent of the opposite sex. In his book, The Uses of Enchantment, Bruno Bettleheim suggests that fairy…

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    Factors outside of one 's control can influence one 's mindset and emotional behavior. This could be a result of events that couldn 't have changed despite the fact that the person believes the events shouldn’t have happened. Whether it is the loss of someone important at an early age or having abusive parents, the mindset will change as a result. In the novel, “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, the main protagonist Holden Caulfield has unstable behavior issues. Holden finds trouble when…

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    CRITICISM AND HAMLET Sigmund Freud was father of psychoanalytics. Psychoanalytic criticism is so important our life. Actually, we are un aware of psychoanalytic concepts, but it is a part of our everyday lives. The goal of Freudian theory was to reveal consciousness, repressed thoughts and feelings. There is reason and name of our behavior in the psychology. Our behavior can be explained by “ psychobabble ”.Psychoanalytic criticism is psychoanalysis and it explains to us how…

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    Shrek Social Psychology

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    fire-breathing dragon. So, Shrek and a donkey set out on a journey to save princess Fiona and reclaim the swamp. Shrek is a very dynamic and distinctive character, whose personality can be described by four theories: Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, Humanistic, Social-Cognitive, and Trait. The psychoanalytic theory is the…

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    Advantages Evolutionary psychology provides a theoretical basis to altruism in relation to evolution and adapting to in order to survive. The theories and arguments used in evolutionary psychology help understand the complex relationship among groups, but also within group. Furthermore, it provides a clear goal that is being achieved (survival of the fittest), which gives a straightforward objective towards the theoretical connections and how they are connected to altruism. Based on the…

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    morals. This is all part of the psychoanalytic theory created by Sigmund Freud. The psychoanalytic theory was originally used to investigate and treat personality disorders and used in psychotherapy. Freud believed that 2 parts of the brain existed; the…

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    Psychoanalytic Personality Assessment According to psychoanalytic theory the personality is developed through a number of stages that are identified by certain psychological conflict. There are a number of ways that psychologist approach psychoanalytic theory. Freud’s theory argued that behavior in humans is influenced by the id, ego and superego. Freud believed that the personality which develops during childhood is the result of five psychosexual stages. These stages put the child in conflict…

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    In William Shakespeare's work Hamlet, Shakespeare uses the ghost of the deceased king to play a significant role in the plot of the story as a whole in multiple ways. The first way Shakespeare uses the ghost of King Hamlet is by first using him to play a crucial role in the development of the characters in the play, especially Hamlet. An example of the ghost doing this is sending Hamlet into his descent into madness and furthering his complex character. Shakespeare does this by having the ghost…

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