<![CDATA[This study explored the identity ambiguity experienced by Harry Potter and Sirius Black in *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* using Sigmund Freud’s tripartite theory of the psyche, comprising the id, ego, and superego. In this study, **identity ambiguity** refers to the psychological condition in which a character negotiates multiple and sometimes conflicting identities resulting from the interaction of the id, ego, and superego, as reflected in the tension between personal motivations and social perceptions. The objective of this study was to examine how the interaction among these three psychic structures contributes to the representation of identity ambiguity in the two characters. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study conducted a textual analysis of fourteen selected scenes, consisting of seven scenes featuring Harry Potter and seven featuring Sirius Black. These scenes were purposively selected because they explicitly portray psychological conflicts that demonstrate the interaction of the id, ego, and superego and are central to the representation of identity ambiguity. The findings indicate that the dynamic interaction among these psychic structures contributes to the portrayal of identity ambiguity in both characters. Harry Potter’s identity ambiguity is reflected in his internal conflict between his instinctive desire for revenge and his growing commitment to truth and moral responsibility. Meanwhile, Sirius Black’s identity ambiguity is represented through the contrast between his private identity as a victim, protector, and parental figure and his public identity as a dangerous murderer. This study contributes to psychoanalytic literary and film criticism by demonstrating how Freud’s tripartite theory provides a useful analytical framework for interpreting the psychological complexity and identity construction of literary and cinematic characters.]]>
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