Why Literature Students Read Freud While Psychology Students Don't

The video explores Sigmund Freud's unexpected influence on literature, despite his decline in the field of psychology. It discusses his interactions with literary figures and his essays, such as 'The Uncanny' and 'Dostoevsky and Parricide,' which have left a lasting impact on literary criticism. The video also delves into the Oedipus complex and its influence on works like Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' It highlights the value of psychoanalytic criticism in literature, emphasizing creativity and close reading.

Why was Freud's work considered more relevant to literature than psychology in the story shared by Robert Harris?

• Freud's ideas were considered pseudoscience.

• Freud's theories were outdated in psychology.

• Freud's theories were more philosophical.

• Freud's works were not available in the psychology library.

What did Lionel Trilling assert about Freud's contribution to art?

• Freud's work was only significant in psychology.

• Freud's theories were irrelevant to art.

• Freud was the greatest art critic of his time.

• Freud did more for art than any writer since Aristotle.

How did Freud's Oedipus complex influence the interpretation of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'?

• It led to a new understanding of Hamlet's motivations.

• It suggested Hamlet had no interest in his mother.

• It was ignored by most literary critics.

• It was only relevant to Greek tragedies.

What is the 'uncanny' according to Freud?

• A theory about human behavior and actions.

• A concept related to dreams and fantasies.

• A sensation of something being unsettling and strange.

• A feeling of familiarity and comfort.

Which story did Freud analyze to explain the concept of the uncanny?

• The Sandman

• The Interpretation of Dreams

• The Brothers Karamazov

• Mrs. Dalloway

What is the significance of the uncanny in modern contexts?

• It has no relevance in today's world.

• It is a concept limited to psychology.

• It is used to analyze modern VFX and AI art.

• It is only relevant to historical literature.

What does psychoanalytic criticism require according to the video?

• A deep understanding of historical events.

• Close reading and creativity.

• An emphasis on philosophical theories.

• A focus on scientific data.