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"Lazarus stand forth" H. D. encounters Freud

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  • 1Psychoanalytic Institute, New York University School of Medicine, USA.

The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child
|January 1, 1995
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Hilda Doolittle (H.D.) wrote three distinct accounts of her psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud, revealing evolving perceptions of her fears and therapeutic relationship over time.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Literary Analysis
  • Psychoanalytic Studies

Background:

  • This study examines three distinct accounts by writer Hilda Doolittle (H.D.) of her initial psychoanalytic session with Sigmund Freud on March 1, 1933.
  • The accounts, written in 1933, 1944, and 1948, detail H.D.'s evolving transference expectations, fears of rejection, and reconciliation with Freud's memory.

Discussion:

  • The first account (1933) reveals H.D.'s unmet transference expectations and fear of Freud's rejection, stemming from a deeper concern about loving someone vulnerable to death.
  • The second account (1944) presents an idealized memory of Freud, with H.D. projecting anger and achieving reconciliation through a mystical, wordless connection via Freud's dog, Yofi.
  • The third account (1948), written post-psychosis, shows H.D. acknowledging her fear of loving a mortal man and integrating Freud's analytic presence by identifying with his vulnerability.

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Key Insights:

  • H.D.'s writings demonstrate a complex interplay between personal fears, therapeutic transference, and the creative process.
  • The evolution of her accounts highlights the dynamic nature of memory, idealization, and psychological integration following psychoanalysis.
  • The study underscores the significance of the analytic relationship and its impact on the patient's self-perception and literary output.

Outlook:

  • Further research could explore the long-term impact of this specific analytic relationship on H.D.'s subsequent literary works.
  • Comparative analyses of other prominent literary figures' psychoanalytic experiences could offer broader insights into the therapeutic process.
  • Investigating the role of non-verbal communication and symbolic representation in psychoanalysis remains a valuable area for future study.