Mindwalk, starring Liv Ullmann, Sam Waterston, and John Heard, is one of my favorite films. Bernt Capra, who wrote the story and adapted it from his brother’s book The Turning Point (Fritjof Capra, 1983), produced the movie. In this blog post, I examine the 1990 film through the lenses of Jung and various sociological theories. […]
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The film “Empire of the Sun,” directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by J.G. Ballard, is a moving examination of war, identity, and the passing of youth. Carl Jung’s archetypal symbols, social constructionism, and symbolic interactionism can all be used to interpret this film’s compelling story, which touches on a number of
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Beyond being a captivating opera, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” has a complex tapestry of psychological and societal symbolism. Carl Jung’s archetypal symbols, symbolic interactionism, and social constructionism can all be used to analyze the opera to reveal its deeper meanings and social reflections. The Flute of Magic Through the Lens of Social Constructionist
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Not only is “The Phantom of the Opera” a captivating story, but it also delves deeply into society’s dynamics and human psychology. By examining this story through the lenses of social constructionism, symbolic interactionism, and Carl Jung’s archetypal symbols, one can see the intricacy of the story and the depth of the characters. Unveiling the
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“The Wizard of Oz,” a timeless classic, is a beautiful tapestry woven with profound psychological and societal symbolism in addition to being a story of adventure and imagination. Carl Jung’s theory of archetypal symbols, social constructionism, and symbolic interactionism can all be used to help us understand the deep meanings and lessons that are hidden
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