Electra complex
Transcript of Electra complex
ELECTRA COMPLEX
MODERN THEORIES: ( Freudanism)
SIGMUND FREUD Founder of Modern Psychology
He found great similarities between his patients and the ancient myths.
CHARACTERSAGAMEMNO
NLed the Greek forces against the Trojans
Killed by his own wife
ARTEMISAgamemnon had long ago offended
IPHIGENIADaughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra
Being sacrificed by his father
CLYTEMNESTRAWife of AgamemnonWho have an affair with AegisthusORESTESBeing exiled by her own motherKilled her own mother Clytemnestra to avenge his father
ELECTRARemaining daughter of Agamemnon
Forced by her mother to marry a humble farmer
UNCLE STROPHIUSKing of PhocisAPOLLO and ORAClE OF DELPHIEncourage Orestes to avenge his fatherAEGISTHUS
Cousin of Agamemnon
Lover of Clytemnestra