Asked by Bipul TIWARI on Jun 30, 2024
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Which of the following is inconsistent with a psychoanalytic interpretation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
A) Snow White's escape from the wicked queen by going underground is representative of a young girl's latency period.
B) Snow White's evil stepmother is the target of hate and hostility arising from the Electra conflict.
C) The seven dwarfs represent the seven deadly sins, including lust and greed.
D) The prince's awakening touch with his sword represents the release of Snow White's previously dormant sexual urges.
Electra Conflict
A psychoanalytic theory describing a girl’s psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.
Latency Period
A phase in Freudian psychology referring to an intermediate stage of psychosexual development in children, during which sexual instincts are temporarily inactive.
- Explain how psychoanalytic theory interprets behaviors and psychological conflicts.
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Vincent ZhuangJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This choice is inconsistent with a psychoanalytic interpretation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs because it is not in line with Freudian theory. The seven deadly sins are a religious concept, rather than a psychological one, and are not typically included in psychoanalytic interpretations.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how psychoanalytic theory interprets behaviors and psychological conflicts.