The psychodynamic theory offers three basic constructs to understanding personality pathology: ego strength, defense style and mental representation of self and others. In this paper, the primary elements of the psychodynamic theory will be used to analyze the main character in the film Antwone Fisher. The psychopathology of the character will be identified, and an analysis through structure, process, growth and development and change will be explored. The role of the id, ego and super ego will be used to outline personality development and reasons for the evolution of psychopathology, along with the necessary adjustment needed to effectuate change when a flawed or less than desirable personality is allowed to emerge.
|Psychodynamic Theory |STRUCTURE |PROCESS |GROWTH & DEVELPOMENT |PSYCHOPATHOLOGY |CHANGE |
| |The lack of positive|The process of |Antwon’s, growth and |The actual nature of |Antwone was able to |
| |emotional and |Antwon’s anger and |development was |Antwone’s disordered or |address and adjust his |
| |motivational forces