PSYCHOSIS IN HENRIK IBSEN’S HEDDA GABLER: A PSYCHOANALYTIC CRITICISM
Authors: Budi Santoso
DOI: 10.87349/JBUPT/28806
Page No: 64-73
Abstract
Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behaviour. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. In fact, according to Psychology Today, from an outside perspective, a person with discouraged borderline might look a bit like someone with dependent personality disorder. This person displays signs of co-dependence in most relationships in life. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days. The study is focused in analysing Hedda’s psychosis in how she behaves, thinks, and feels. Hedda, who is one of the major characters in the play, suffers from this personality disorder. The purpose of the study is to understand that Hedda suffers from Psychosis borderline personality disorder. The writers choose to use it because it is very closest to apply in Hedda’s personality. In relation with the title and the background of the study, this article is formulated to answer the question on : What are the characteristics of Psychosis that occur in Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler? and How does the effect of psychosis in Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler? The finding serves that the existence of psychosis phenomenon is proved after the analysis is conducted. The phenomenon strengthen writer’s claim that the work of Henrik Ibsen’s was inspired by the condition of society in the period of the play creation, especially that of experienced by middle class society.
