Otto Rank

In general, Sigmund Freud and his oedipal complex are among the most often discussed critical theories and argumentative issues found in modern day psychology. Freud’s theory has brought a lot of controversies and has stirred up crazy questions among our close minded and immature society. I mean, why on earth would a child’s desire be to sleep with their mother and kill their father? To us this seems like a rather far-fetched idea and parents can’t try to accept the fact that perhaps their child

D.H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking Horse Winner” is a captivating dive into the primitive psyche of a mentally disturbed child. Paul has an incredible gift that he desperately wishes his mother, Hester, will notice. Hester does not recognize Paul’s talents and he refuses to quit until she realizes what he can do for her. In Paul’s despair he exhausts his short life in an oedipal flurry of attempts at indulging his mother’s desires for money and sexual fulfilment. Paul experiences an oedipal conflict towards

When examining Hamlet through the lens of the Oedipus complex, it is critical to first define and thoroughly explain the Oedipus complex, then to apply it to Hamlet's relationships, before a final conclusion is reached. The Complexities of the Complex Before one can understand the Oedipus complex, one must understand Sigmund Freud's theory on infantile sexuality. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy points out that the roots of Freud's theory can be found in

Diagnosing Lionel Tate Using Different Psychological Theories On January 26, 2001, 13-year-old Lionel Tate was convicted in the first-degree murder of Tiffany Eunick. The incident occurred in July of 1999 in Pembroke Park, Florida. Tate, then twelve, claimed he was imitating pro wrestlers when he killed six-year-old Eunick. He claimed to have picked the girl up and accidentally thrown her into a stair handrail and wall while trying to throw her onto a sofa. Experts all agreed that Eunick

Various works of literature contain characters who embody the elements of the classic Oedipus Complex, that of a son with an undue and unhealthy attachment to his mother. D.H Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers, along with other early modernist works, shows how a son’s bond to his mother can lead to that character’s major downfall. Even earlier than works of the late 19th Century does the Oedipus Complex appear, in this case, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Shakespeare’s

“The paradox is that, while a concern with past and future is obviously central to psychological functioning, to behave as though one were indeed in the past or future, as many do, pollutes the lively possibilities of existence.” ― Erving Polster, Gestalt Therapy Integrated: Contours of Theory & Practice. "Accomodation to parental needs often (but not always) leads to an as-if personality. This person develops in such a way that he reveals only what is expected of him and fuses so completely with

Carl Roger’s Person Centered Theory is also known as Client Centered Therapy in that it focuses on the humanistic approach to therapy. It deals with the way the client sees himself or herself rather than how the counselor sees them. With this approach to therapy, it is believed that humans have the instinctive tendency to develop and grow towards their full potential. Nevertheless, this type of therapy can sometimes be ineffective due to a persons life experiences. This is especially true for those

Most people who have had a classical education or ever ingested any media in their lifetime have likely heard the name, Shakespeare. A true mogul of the Elizabethan Theatre era, Shakespeare has written 37 plays and over 154 sonnets that are still performed on stages today. Similarly, anyone who has ever picked up a book has read about Sigmund Freud or some of his theories. Freud established many of the modern practices used in psychiatry and taught in psychology classes worldwide. Freud is a pioneer

Animal Farm Retold Night had fallen on the animal farm, though no animal was sleeping peacefully. Sleep was impossible that evening, for in the morning it would be known who was destroying the farm and who killed the old leader. Once before the farm was in shambles, and the animals looked to their new leader, Freud, to save them again as he had once before. Freud was a beautiful pig, a prize-winning pig with snow-white skin and a large round belly. One day a Raven flew to where Freud was

Oedipus Complex "It is the fate of all of us, perhaps, to direct our first sexual impulse towards our mother and our first hatred and our first murderous wish against our father." - Sigmund Freud(Clark, 122) The Oedipus conflict or complex is a concept developed by Sigmund Freud to explain the origin of certain psychological disorders in childhood. It is defined as a child's unconscious desire for the exclusive love of the parent of the opposite sex. This desire includes jealousy toward the parent