"Transformative Epiphany In Eveline: A Psychological Exploration"

Abstract

This research is the analysis of the interrelation of Psychology and human identity. This interaction is projected in the literary texts as well for the artist constructs the deep roots of his/her character within the psychological roots. Psychology is the scrutiny of these interconnections of one’s behavior and complex agenda structuring them. The present research focuses on the Psychoanalysis of the character of Eveline from James Joyce collection Dubliners analyzing the psychological causes that effects Eveline’s behavior in the light of Lacanian theory. This research[1] points out the repression, the resulting needs and desires and the struggle to achieve her desires that makes her passive like a helpless animal, through the qualitative and descriptive analysis of Eveline’s behavior with other characters which perpetuate her position in the hegemonic male dominant society. Findings reveal that Eveline is the victim of repression due to which needs and desires are created in her unconscious.