ALICIA BERENSON'S COMPLEX POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (C-PTSD) IN ALEX MICHAELIDES' THE SILENT PATIEN

No. Klas	:	00000093/SKR
Pengarang	:	AMELIA PRATIWI
Penerbit	:	FAKULTAS ILMU BUDAYA, SURABAYA, 2023
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Synopsis	:	This study examines the psychiatric symptoms called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experienced by Alicia Berenson in The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. This study aims to describe the symptoms and causes of Alicia Berenson who experienced Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In this study, the writer applies a theory of the psychology of literature by Wellek and Warren and the theory of PTSD by Carlson & Ruzek. This study uses a psychological approach. The method used is descriptive qualitative. There are several PTSD symptoms found in Alicia's characters i.e. reliving trauma through flashbacks, negative self-view, aggressive behavior toward oneself or others, impulsive behavior, social isolation, emotional regulation, and difficult with relationship. The causes of Alicia’s PTSD are car accident at the young age, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse and betrayed by her husband.