2021
DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v7i1.64591
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Joan’s Neurotic Trends and Idealized Image in Margaret Atwood’s <i>Lady Oracle</i>

Abstract: This research attempts to figure out the development of neurosis in Joan Elizabeth Delacourt’s case, the leading character of Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle. It applies Karen Horney’s theory of neurosis as the basis to determine whether the main character of the novel is adequately portrayed as a neurotic person. This research focuses on four basic elements of neurosis: basic anxiety and hostility, neurotic trends, neurotic conflict, and idealized image. It begins with the analysis of Joan’s childhood and teena… Show more

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“…Horney explained that neurotics condition was caused by a hostile environment, starting from the family of the individual and the cultural impact on the individual (Feist et al, 2018). This aligns with the findings from Korzeniewska-Nowakowska (2021) and Hanifah & Rokhman (2020) research which highlighted that the main character's anxiety and hostility were shaped by their life experience. In addition, the writer found out that Tonya Harding's neurosis was also caused by Tonya's life experience of facing a hostile environment starting from her own family, other people, and the cultural condition surrounding her.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 67%
“…Horney explained that neurotics condition was caused by a hostile environment, starting from the family of the individual and the cultural impact on the individual (Feist et al, 2018). This aligns with the findings from Korzeniewska-Nowakowska (2021) and Hanifah & Rokhman (2020) research which highlighted that the main character's anxiety and hostility were shaped by their life experience. In addition, the writer found out that Tonya Harding's neurosis was also caused by Tonya's life experience of facing a hostile environment starting from her own family, other people, and the cultural condition surrounding her.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 67%