thought / Stephen A. Mitchell‚ Margaret J. Black‚ p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. ISBN 0-465-01404-6 1. Psychoanalysis. 2. Psychoanalysis—History. 3. Freud‚ Sigmund‚ 1856-1939. I. Black‚ Margaret (Margaret J.). II. Title. BF173.M546 1995 155.19’5—dc20 95-8972 CIP 95 96 97 98 •/HC 9 8 7 6 5 4 3*2 1 1 SIGMUND-FREUD AND THE CLASSICAL P S t ^ H O A N A L Y T I C T R A DI T I O N r Very deep is the well of the pf st. . .. For the deeper we sound‚ the further down into the lowqr world
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theme in Oedipus the King. The two most affected characters by this main theme are Oedipus‚ the king‚ and Tiresias‚ the blind seer. Oedipus is affected because while he is not literally blind‚ he is blinded by ambition to find the killer of Laius‚ and blind to what is happening around him. Tiresias‚ who is actually blind‚ is a prophet and understands what is happening around him. Oedipus does not understand what is happening around him‚ but can see‚ while Tiresias is the opposite. Oedipus‚ whose
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fact one of the basic foundation of the study of psychology. Many psychologist coined in different theories of Personality and one such person is Sigmund Freud‚ who coined “Psychoanalytical Theory.” He is considered the Father of Psychoanalysis and is noted for establishing the field of verbal psychotherapy. Originally trained as a neurologist‚ Freud is best known for his theories about the unconscious mind‚ dreams‚ infantile sexuality‚ libido‚ repression‚ and transference all of which continue to influence
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Works Cited Bowlby‚ Rachel. "Family Realisms: Freud and Greek Tragedy." Essays in Criticism 56.2 (Apr. 2006): 111-138. Academic OneFile. Gale. Web. 14 Sept. 2008 . Dodds‚ E.R. "On Misunderstanding the Oedipus Rex." Twentieth Century Interpretations of Oedipus Rex: A Collection of Critical Essays. Ed. Michael J. O ’Brien. Englewood Cliffs‚ NJ: Prentice‚ 1968. 17-29. Print. Driver‚ Tom F. "The Uses of Time: The Oedipus Tyrannus and Macbeth." Exploring Shakespeare. Online ed. Detroit: Gale
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Literary Criticism (Written report) PSYCHOANALYTICAL APPROACH IN LITERATURE Psychoanalytic literary criticism refers to literary criticism or literary theory which‚ in method‚ concept‚ or form‚ is influenced by the tradition of psychoanalysis begun by Sigmund Freud. Psychoanalytic reading has been practiced since the early development of psychoanalysis itself‚ and has developed into a heterogeneous interpretive tradition. As Patricia Waugh writes‚ ’Psychoanalytic literary criticism does not
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you have to back them up? Sigmund Freud developed many theories in an effort to answer the mystery of a person’s conscious and subconscious. The evidence for these theories came through years of analysis of patients and himself. In fact many of his ideas and beliefs came from his own psychoanalysis. His invention of "psychoanalysis" ha allowed us to better understand the Oedipus Complex‚ dreams‚ and symptoms of hysteria. Certain patients of Freud would display signs and symptoms of hysteria
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SLIDE #1 Sigmund Freud was born on May 6‚ 1856 in Freiburg‚ Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic). Sigmund’s family moved to Vienna when he was four. In 1873‚ Freud entered the medical school of the University of Vienna. Freud was mainly interested in science and hoped become a neuropsychological researcher. Hermann Helmholtz‚ a leading practitioner‚ told Freud that because he was Jewish‚ he would have difficulty succeeding as a scientist and suggested he become a doctor instead. SLIDE
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Sigmund Freud was a remarkable social scientist that changed psychology through out the world. He was the first major social scientist to propose a unified theory to understand and explain human behavior. No theory that has followed has been more complete‚ more complex‚ or more controversial. Some psychologists treat Freud’s writings as a sacred text - if Freud said it‚ it must be true. On the other hand‚ many have accused Freud of being unscientific‚ suggesting theories that are too complicated
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Psych Freud in our Midst a) Sigmund Freud was a theoretician that explored the unconscious AKA the mind. He identified childhood experience as the crucible of character. Freud also invented psychoanalysis which is a form of treatment that a diagnosable disease can be cured by just talking. Without the use of a prayer‚ sacrifice‚ exorcism‚ drugs‚ etc‚ a recollection and reflection can cure it. Cognitive behavior and psychodynamic therapy support the idea of his treatment
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vital role in Oedipus Rex ranging for the pinnacle of Oedipus’ success to his distressed downfall. Centuries ago during Sophocles existence the ancient Greeks believed that one’s fate was predetermined by the Gods and unable to change. In modern times the definition of fate has evolved; fate is merely a belief that we are what we shape ourselves to be. Oedipus fate was unable to be ignored due to his blindness throughout the play. Blindness also plays an important role in Oedipus Rex. Sophocles uses
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