Discussed about the effect of anxiety towards main characters’ existence as found in the short stories entitled Miss Brill and The Daughters of the late Colonel. The method applied in this research was qualitative. The writer used phrases, sentences, and paragraphs found in the short stories as the data of this final project. The procedure of collecting the data included reading, identifying, classifying, selecting and interpreting the data. The study finally found that First, anxiety occurred not only in several people with some serious condition such as lack of affection and company but also occurs in people who obtain too much affection. Second, the anxieties suffered by each characters on both short stories has strongly influence their characters on their community. And the third, each character of the short stories has different defense mechanism to cope with their anxiety. The different defense mechanism used by those characters’ are defined by their personality.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- THEORETICAL BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY
- ANALYSIS
- Main Character's Personality in Creating Anxiety
- CONCLUSION
- REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to investigate the effects of anxiety on the main characters' existence in two short stories by Katherine Mansfield: "Miss Brill" and "The Daughters of the Late Colonel." The study utilizes a qualitative approach to analyze the characters' anxieties, their impact on their communities, and their coping mechanisms.
- The relationship between anxiety and a sense of belonging within a community.
- The influence of individual personality on the development of anxiety.
- The impact of anxiety on character development and social interactions.
- The role of defense mechanisms in managing anxiety.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the concept of anxiety and its impact on individual character and existence, especially within a community. It also highlights the two short stories by Katherine Mansfield that will be analyzed in the research.
- Theoretical Background and Methodology: This chapter discusses the theoretical framework used for the research, namely Psychoanalysis, and explains how it will be applied to understand the characters' anxieties. The chapter also provides details on the methods used in the study.
- Analysis: This chapter delves into the analysis of the characters' personalities, specifically focusing on Miss Brill, as a representation of a lonely spinster struggling to find her place in her community. This analysis delves into how her anxiety affects her interactions with others and how she attempts to cope with this anxiety.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include anxiety, community, existence, psychoanalysis, and character development. The study explores how anxieties impact individuals' sense of self and their ability to connect with others within their communities, particularly in the context of Katherine Mansfield's short stories. This research highlights the complexities of human experience and the role of anxiety in shaping individual personalities and interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does anxiety affect the existence of characters in Katherine Mansfield's stories?
Anxiety influences the characters' sense of belonging and their social interactions, often leading to isolation or distorted perceptions of reality.
What is the psychological focus in "Miss Brill"?
The story explores the loneliness of a spinster who uses fantasy as a defense mechanism to cope with her lack of affection and social connection.
Can too much affection also cause anxiety?
Yes, the study of "The Daughters of the Late Colonel" suggests that overwhelming affection or control can lead to a different but equally debilitating form of anxiety.
What are "defense mechanisms" in these short stories?
They are psychological strategies used by characters to protect themselves from painful feelings of anxiety, such as denial or projection.
How does personality influence coping with anxiety?
Each character uses a different defense mechanism defined by their unique personality traits and past experiences within their community.
- Citar trabajo
- Tami Rizki (Autor), 2015, Anxiety Effects towards Existence in Katherine Mansfield’s Short Stories "Miss Brill" and "The Daughters of the Late Colonel", Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/359354
