Psychological Transformation of the Main Character in the Novel 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins: A Psychoanalytic Study

Abstract

In the world of literature, the transformation of a character's personality is one of the most interesting and important elements. The changes experienced by the characters in the novel not only provide depth to the story, but also reflect complex psychological and emotional dynamics. This transformation often occurs as a result of internal and external conflicts faced by the characters. The main focus of this research is on the main character with the aim of analyzing how life experiences, trauma, and interactions with other characters influence his psychological development. These changes in the characters' thinking, emotions, and behavior are analyzed in depth. This research uses Sigmund Freud's literary psychology approach to dissect the personality changes of the main character in the novel "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. Through in-depth textual analysis, this research examines the internal dynamics of the main characters, revealing the psychological layers that influence their actions and decisions. Freud's approach is used to understand the unconscious conflicts, drives, and defense mechanisms that shape character evolution throughout the narrative. These findings illustrate how the main character's internal psychological conflicts contribute to the development of the plot and characterization, providing new insight into the complexity of the characters in this classic literary work.