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Character Analysis Paper
Lauren Sousa
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon University
PSY- 470: Abnormal Psychology
Instructor: Dr. David Dibari
August 4th, 2024
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Introduction
In our universe, each person possesses a distinct tale that embodies their identity.
Individuals with those kinds of personalities run the risk of having a lot of negative effects on
their lives, including actions, attitudes, and behavior. Individuals differ from each other in part
because of their personalities, which define them. People struggle with their own more difficult
concepts and problems, which can affect how they behave during adolescence or maturity. A
personality disorder may have started in childhood and affects a person's behavior and thought
processes. A personality disorder is described as "a manner of thinking, feeling, and behaving
that deviates from cultural expectations, causes distress or difficulty functioning, and lasts over
time" by the American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2021). In this post, we'll talk about and
examine the probable diagnosis for Susanna Kaysen's role in the movie Girl, Interrupted.
Pathological Behaviors
Susanna Kaysen, the eighteen-year-old protagonist of Girl, Interrupted, is based on a true
story. She tried suicide in the program by mixing alcohol and aspirin, but she was unsuccessful,
therefore she made the decision to check herself into a mental health facility. They became pals
while Lisa was residing in the mental health facility. Their friendship suffered more as a result of
Lisa. An awful influence, that woman was. Particularly while she was trying to overcome and get
over her mental health concerns, Lisa's mental health was a threat to Susanna.
After learning more about Lisa's powerful and exaggerated personality throughout the
narrative, Susanna is left with unanswered questions about her acquaintance. Serving others in
the hospital gives Susanna comfort even when her own mental health issues prevent her from
coping.
Character Analysis Paper
Lauren Sousa
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon University
PSY- 470: Abnormal Psychology
Instructor: Dr. David Dibari
August 4th, 2024
, 2
Introduction
In our universe, each person possesses a distinct tale that embodies their identity.
Individuals with those kinds of personalities run the risk of having a lot of negative effects on
their lives, including actions, attitudes, and behavior. Individuals differ from each other in part
because of their personalities, which define them. People struggle with their own more difficult
concepts and problems, which can affect how they behave during adolescence or maturity. A
personality disorder may have started in childhood and affects a person's behavior and thought
processes. A personality disorder is described as "a manner of thinking, feeling, and behaving
that deviates from cultural expectations, causes distress or difficulty functioning, and lasts over
time" by the American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2021). In this post, we'll talk about and
examine the probable diagnosis for Susanna Kaysen's role in the movie Girl, Interrupted.
Pathological Behaviors
Susanna Kaysen, the eighteen-year-old protagonist of Girl, Interrupted, is based on a true
story. She tried suicide in the program by mixing alcohol and aspirin, but she was unsuccessful,
therefore she made the decision to check herself into a mental health facility. They became pals
while Lisa was residing in the mental health facility. Their friendship suffered more as a result of
Lisa. An awful influence, that woman was. Particularly while she was trying to overcome and get
over her mental health concerns, Lisa's mental health was a threat to Susanna.
After learning more about Lisa's powerful and exaggerated personality throughout the
narrative, Susanna is left with unanswered questions about her acquaintance. Serving others in
the hospital gives Susanna comfort even when her own mental health issues prevent her from
coping.
