Sakinah Azzahra (1), Marwiah (2), Abdul Munir K (3)
Background: Literary works often portray complex psychological conditions through characters’ inner struggles, providing insight into human emotional dynamics. Specific background: The novel Tersesat Setelah Terlahir Kembali presents a protagonist who experiences profound psychological turmoil following traumatic loss. Knowledge gap: Previous literary studies in Indonesia frequently describe inner conflict superficially and rarely integrate psychoanalytic and humanistic psychological frameworks in a structured manner. Aims: This study aims to examine the stages of the protagonist’s inner conflict and psychological disturbance using Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic concepts and Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Results: The findings reveal three sequential phases of inner conflict: initial emotional pressure, psychological breakdown, and posttraumatic emotional confusion, marked by imbalance among id, ego, and superego alongside unmet psychological needs. Novelty: This study offers an integrated reading of Freudian and Maslovian perspectives to explain the gradual progression of literary inner conflict. Implications: The results contribute to literary psychology by demonstrating how fictional narratives reflect complex human psychological processes and provide a deeper understanding of trauma representation in literature.
The protagonist’s inner conflict unfolds through three psychological stages.
Trauma is portrayed as a gradual and cumulative psychological process.
Freudian and Maslovian perspectives offer a complementary literary reading.
Literary Psychology, Inner Conflict, Psychological Trauma, Psychoanalytic Theory, Humanistic Psychology
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