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Delve into the challenges and drawbacks of applying psychoanalytic theory to literary analysis. This video unpacks the complexities and potential pitfalls when using a Freudian or Jungian lens to interpret texts.

Explore the key limitations you need to be aware of:
► Understanding the subjectivity inherent in psychoanalytic interpretations.
► Recognizing the risk of over-reductionism when focusing solely on psychological drives.
► Addressing the potential for anachronism when applying modern psychological concepts to older texts.
► Considering the difficulty of proving or disproving psychoanalytic claims empirically.
► Discussing how a singular focus on the author's psyche might overshadow other critical approaches.


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