According to Freudian Analysis, the Hero Was Often Threatened by His

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to Freudian analysis, the hero was often threatened by his human father because

• A) as a child, the hero behaved badly.
• B) Greek fathers abused their sons badly.
• C) Greek boys needed to grow up quickly.
• D) myth represents the Oedipal tensions between the father and the son, who sees in him a rival for the mother's affections.

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Definitions:

Discourse Analysis

A set of methods used to analyse text – in particular, naturally occurring language – in order to understand its meaning and significance.

Spoken Language

A form of human communication that is based on the use of speech sounds for the purpose of conveying messages and information.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic process in which the patient verbally shares thoughts, words, or images as they come to mind, without censorship.

Non-Verbal Behaviour

Communication without the use of spoken language, involving gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other physical cues.