Archetypes In Who's Afraid Of Virginia Wolf

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therapist needs to interject with their own knowledge to complete the gaps in the dream for the dreamer. Evaluation The Jungian Theory is utilized in the drama “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf” where a young couple are invited to party. Falsafi, et al (2011) reviews the movie in depth and outlines the Archetypes in the movie. This is a perfect example of the Jungian Theory in practice. First one must understand the move and the effects of the middle age crisis. There is a conflict between the husband George, an old history professor, and nhis wife Martha due to the fact that she invited over a younger professor and his wife for a party without George’s permission. George is put off by the inopportune invitation and due to the fact he …show more content…

Due to the alcohol which flows at the party, Geroge and Martha get into an argument. During the argument George is made to feel that his job is due to Martha’s father and the conflict mounts as they both begin to “scorn eachother” (Falsafi, et al 2011). Martha belittles Georges manhood in front of the other couple and George in turn presents a “counterfeiting telegram” indicating the death of their son (Falsafi, et al. 2011). Needless to say, Nick and Honey and the audience then discover that they didn’t have a son and none ever existed. A son is only a wishful thought and a hurtful reality that there is none. The couple leaves as morning approaches and in time they will look like Martha and George, left alone with their illusive son who in reality doesn’t exist but it binds them together (Falsafi, et al. 2011). The Shadow which is the most powerful type of archetype which “was introduced by Jung” brought out by the primary and primitive instincts and immoral practices which needs to be controlled (Falsafi, et al. 2011). This is seen in the way the couple banters with eachother, dominates, and wants to trump one another by hurting each …show more content…

There are many negative characteristics of all the parties involved in “Who’s afraid of Virginia Wolf” and in retrospect the Shadow archetype is alive and well. Marth’s betrays George and humiliates him in front of everyone which brings out the dark and evil side of the Shadow as it engulfs them all (Falsafi, et al. 2011). George and Nick are both one in the same in many respects as they want to achieve status through money and greed and married women for that status not understanding or realizing that it is an expression of the Shadow (Falsafi, et al. 2011). There is a degree of loneliness and bitterness but the solace is in solitude as they can both live safety within their own madness and/or ego. In the end, they are content to live in their own endeavor of Self which helps them achieve their life goals (Falsafi, et al 2011). Although there are many ways to express the Jungian Theory in practice and there are many different types of Theories “Self “ is fascinating when all the other elements are combines when using the Jungian Theory. Personal

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