The Psychoanalytic Criticism

Psychoanalytic criticism is an approach to analyzing literature that draws from psychology, especially the ideas of Sigmund Freud. It explores how characters’ unconscious desires, fears, and motives influence their actions and the story’s themes. This critique uncovers hidden meanings, symbols, and conflicts behind characters’ behaviors, often revealing deeper psychological truths. It suggests that literary texts reflect the authors’ and characters’ subconscious minds, offering insights into human nature and the complexities of human motivation.