Psychoanalysis Of Fear Upon Childhood As Depicted In The Universe Of Stephen King’S It

Authors

  • Zain Ul Abdin, Researcher, Department of English Literature, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur
  • Sayyed Muhammad Huzaifa Hasan, Department of English Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
  • Muhammad Salman Department of English Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Abstract

This present study delves into the psychoanalysis of childhood fear within the realm of Stephen King's IT. Applying Freudian concepts, the study scrutinizes the characters' psychological depths and the symbolic manifestations of fear, unraveling the intricate layers of horror embedded in the novel. By exploring the universal fears of childhood through the lens of psychoanalysis, the study aims to provide insights into the enduring impact of fear on the human psyche, as masterfully portrayed in King's literary universe.

Keywords: childhood fears, psychoanalysis, Id, ego, superego, repression, oedipus complex, friendship, societal introspection, emotional healing, uncanny, defense mechanisms, trauma

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Published

2025-05-10

How to Cite

Zain Ul Abdin, Sayyed Muhammad Huzaifa Hasan, & Muhammad Salman. (2025). Psychoanalysis Of Fear Upon Childhood As Depicted In The Universe Of Stephen King’S It. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(4), 619–626. Retrieved from https://policyjssr.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/253

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Policy Journal of Social Science Review

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Articles