Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature

AN ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOANALYTIC DYNAMICS IN SYLVIA PLATH'S POEM LADY LAZARUS

Rheisa Nurfariza Zachra (Unknown)
Tarina Roliani (Unknown)
Thesa Izfadllillah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study analyzes the character Lady Lazarus in Sylvia Plath's poem against the backdrop of widespread emotional stress among young people, which often leads to depression and anxiety. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this research examines the id, ego, and superego, as well as the techniques of condensation, displacement, and symbolization in the poem using Freud's theory. The results show that Lady Lazarus is dominated by the death drive (id), balances it with reality (ego), and rebels against social norms (superego). Additionally, the analysis of condensation, displacement, and symbolization in Lady Lazarus reveals that metaphors are used to convey complex psychological conflicts, particularly the struggle between life and death, objectification, and the desire for renewal and self-destruction, in line with Freud’s theory. These techniques uncover complex inner conflicts and represent the loss of humanity in the struggle between life and death.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

reall

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ReALL (Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature) is a journal that is published by LPPM UNSAP & the department of English literature of Fakultas Ilmu Budaya biannually in June and December. It publishes original papers researching and documenting issues in, but not limited to, applied ...