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E A Colman

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
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    Area of Science:

    • Literary analysis
    • Psychological studies

    Background:

    • Modern literary criticism often dismisses the concept of characters having lives beyond their on-stage actions.
    • The focus remains on the observable behavior presented within the text, referred to as 'Shakespeare's talking animals'.

    Discussion:

    • A review of character behavior through the lens of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition (DSM-III) indicates significant clinical accuracy.
    • Specific examples include the portrayals of Ophelia, Lear, and Caius Martius Coriolanus.

    Key Insights:

    • Shakespeare's characterizations exhibit a notable degree of clinical accuracy when examined against modern psychological diagnostic criteria.
    • The observable behaviors of characters like Ophelia, Lear, and Coriolanus align with recognized psychological conditions.

    Outlook:

    • Further interdisciplinary research can explore the psychological depth of Shakespearean characters.
    • This approach may offer new interpretations of classic literature and character development.

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