AN ARCHETYPAL APPROACH TO SHARON DRAPER’S OUT OF MY MIND
AN ARCHETYPAL APPROACH TO SHARON DRAPER’S OUT OF MY MIND
Author(s): Stela PleșaSubject(s): History of Psychology, Psychology of Self, Psychoanalysis
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Pearson’s twelve archetypes; archetypal approach; inner;
Summary/Abstract: The paper entitled “An Archetypal Approach to Sharon Draper’s Out of My Mind” tackles the life experience of a brilliant and extremely gifted child suffering from cerebral palsy and the empathetic relation with her parents and some close family acquaintances, who help her surpass social and emotional frustrations. Our methodological grid consists of Pearson’s twelve archetypes, valuable interpretative guides meant to awaken the main character’s inner hero and facilitate the accomplishment of her aspirations.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 24
- Page Range: 1310-1318
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
