The Analysis of The Id, Ego, and Superego in The Main Character of Raya and The Last Dragon Movie
Keywords:
Psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, Id, Ego, Superego Approach.Abstract
The title of this research is "The Analysis of Id, Ego, and Superego in the Main Character of Raya and the Last Dragon Movie" directed by Don Hall and Carlos Lopez Estrada (2021) with a duration of 107 minutes and a screenplay written by Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim. The aim of this research is to discuss the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of this movie. The focus of this research is on the Id, Ego, and Superego of the three main characters, Raya, Sisu, and Namaari. The writer uses a psychoanalytic approach by employing Sigmund Freud's theory of the Id, Ego, and Superego. From this research, it can be concluded that by using the concepts of Id, Ego, and Superego, a deeper understanding is obtained regarding the character development and internal conflicts experienced by the main characters in the movie. The movie successfully conveys the message of the importance of unity, restoration, and trust, as well as the growth and development of these characters in facing emotional impulses, realities, and moral values presented in the story.
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