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In Gwen Pharis Ringwood’s “Still Stands the House,” Hester is a complex character whose motives and internal thoughts can be seen as seemingly random, controlling, and bizarre. Despite this, Psychoanalytic Criticism offers possible reasons and perspectives for explaining this behaviour. Through Freud’s concept of the Id, Ego, and Superego, Theory of Repression, and Displacement Theory; readers can gain a deeper understanding of Hester's character and the underlying psychological forces that may be driving her seemingly erratic behaviour. By applying the principles of psychoanalytic criticism to Ringwood's novel, readers can explore the complex interplay between conscious and unconscious desires, social norms, and individual psychology. This approach can provide valuable insights into the characters and themes of the novel, shedding light on the deeper meanings and motivations that underlie the narrative. Psychoanalytic Criticism would suggest that Hester’s cold attitude and controlling behaviour comes from the Id, or the unconscious mind’s inability to truly accept the death of her father. Freud suggested that denial is a coping mechanism, brought forward by the Id to shield oneself from pain or distress (S. Freud 43-44). Following the death of a loved one, denial is regarded as a natural part of grieving that passes with time. However, a chronic inability to accept the death of a loved one often leads to illogical outbursts, and the projection of suppressed emotions onto the people around you. In the context of “Still Stands the House,” this is exemplified through Hester’s personal attacks, and bizarre justifications in passages such as “You have to love a place to make things grow. The land knows when you don’t care about it, and Bruce doesn’t care about it anymore. Not like Father did.” (Ringwood 32). Contrary to the “selfish” Id, the Superego is theorised to serve as the moral principle of one's mind. The Psychoanalytic school of thought views the Superego as the conscience that aspires to do good (Bergler). A commonly used analogy for the comparison of the Id and Superego is that the Id is the devil on your shoulder, while the Superego is the angel on your shoulder. Tying together the concepts of the Id and Superego is the Ego. The Ego is theorised to be the reality principle of the mind that works to balance desires of the self serving Id and generally benevolent Superego (A. Freud 7-8). Where Hester differs from a normal person in this regard is in the desires of the Superego. The unconscious, aggressive desires of the Id are normally balanced by the semiconscious, altruistic desires of the Superego. However, Hester does not have this “angel on her shoulder” so to speak. The result is a highly reactive, and combative line of thinking. An example of this is shown when Bruce is out in a deadly snowstorm without a lantern to guide him. As her husband is facing almost certain death with no way to guide himself back home, Ruth decides she will venture into the storm with a lantern to find him. Knowing the importance of the lantern, Hester promises to refill it before handing it off to Ruth. After saying this, Hester makes the conscious decision to not refill the lantern and doom Bruce and Ruth to die in the storm. This mental imbalance, where the Id dominates rationale and decision making was coined the “Psychotic Psyche” (S. Freud 25). Another explanation for Hester’s behaviour can be explained through the Theory of Repression. More specifically, the repression of childhood memories. Throughout the play, Hester shows strong allegiance and idolization towards her late father, and subsequently the land he resided on. She keeps her fathers room in order, the same way it was before his death. She also considers the home's bill of sale to be "a sacred relic" (Ringwood 22). Psychoanalytic understanding shows a phenomenon where victims of childhood molestation grow to idolise and revere their abuser. Similar to “Stockholm Syndrome,” this phenomenon occurs when an emotional bond is formed with the abuser as a coping mechanism to give oneself a sense of control in a powerless situation (Rodriguez). Psychoanalytic understanding shares a possibility that Hester’s desire to continue trying to please her father, as well as keep things as they were when he were alive; stems from an idolization of her father caused by an incestious relationship that took place as an adolescent.Please visit https://canadiannanny.ca/jobs/west-vancouver-child-care-worker-job-canadian-nanny-bc-1 to view full details and to apply. 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2023-04-15