Freudian Psychology In The Film 'Cat People'

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In the movie Cat People, Irena's fear and ultimate loss of control of her alter persona as a panther like cat represents the id in Freudian psychology. Her fear and subsequent behavior causes her new husband, Oliver, to suggest therapy. Her therapist, Dr. Judd, uses hypnosis and freudian psychology in his analysis of her. She undergoes one session before she decides not to continue therapy with Dr. Judd. her ego tries to continue control over both her life and new relationship. while she also seeks out the big cats at the zoo, her so called 'cat form' or id seeks out the perceived threat to her current life. Her alter both behaves as a way to other her from the people around her and as a way to other her in her ethnicity. Her Serbian heritage,

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