Class with Mason: School of Literary Studies

In classical psychoanalysis, there are many more concepts than the ones discussed earlier. Different psychoanalytic theorists may disagree on aspect…

When exploring a literary work from a Lacanian perspective, a reliable approach, especially for beginners, is to examine how the text might be stru…

In Lacanian psychoanalysis, metaphor and metonymy serve as unconscious processes similar to condensation and displacement. Metaphor brings dissim…

In Lacanian psychoanalysis, the concept of " objet petit a " encompasses not only the literal preverbal fantasy union with our mother but…

Lacan emphasizes the significance of a child's acquisition of language, considering it as their initiation into the Symbolic Order . Language, …

Classical psychoanalytic theories have long been the standard approach to literature. However, a nontraditional psychoanalytic theory is emerging i…

Human sexuality is a complex and multifaceted area of psychological experience that has intrigued scholars and psychologists alike. In this discussi…

The Meaning of Death Uncovering Hidden Wounds and Fears During times of crisis, our wounds, fears, guilty desires, and unresolved conflicts come t…

The Unconscious Expression When we sleep, our defenses are believed to function differently compared to when we are awake. During sleep, the uncon…

Description: Psychoanalytical literary theory explores the connection between literature and psychology, applying Sigmund Freud's psychoanalyti…

Ego-defense mechanisms are essential psychological processes within the framework of Freudian theory. They play a fundamental role in managing inner…

1. Denial of reality is a straightforward self-defense mechanism. It involves distorting one's thoughts, feelings, or perceptions to avoid fac…

2. Reaction formation is the development of conscious attitudes and behaviors that are in direct opposition to disturbing desires. By adopting opp…

Projection is an ego-defense mechanism wherein individuals attribute their own unacceptable desires, impulses, or traits onto others. This mechanis…

Displacement is an ego-defense mechanism that allows individuals to cope with anxiety by redirecting their impulses or emotions from a threatenin…

Rationalization is an ego-defense mechanism that involves manufacturing "good" reasons or logical explanations to justify specific beha…

Ego-Defense Mechanism: Sublimation Sublimation is an ego-defense mechanism that involves redirecting or diverting sexual or aggressive energy int…

Regression is an ego-defense mechanism that occurs when individuals, in the face of severe stress or extreme challenges, attempt to cope with their…

Identification is an ego-defense mechanism characterized by aligning oneself with successful causes, organizations, or individuals in the hope of …