ABSTRACT

This book focuses upon theories of the Oedipus complex beginning with the theory that Freud gradually developed, starting with his recognition that it is "an integral constituent of the neuroses". It explores the main theories of the Oedipus complex in accessible languages.

part I|46 pages

Theory

chapter One|8 pages

The legend of Oedipus

chapter Two|12 pages

Freud’s theory of the Oedipus complex

chapter Three|5 pages

Kleinian theory of the Oedipus situation

chapter Four|4 pages

A feminist approach to the Oedipus complex

chapter Five|9 pages

Bowlby’s attachment theory

part II|82 pages

Case Studies

chapter Seven|12 pages

Milo: “Getting my own back!”

chapter Eight|15 pages

Frank: a transference re-enactment

chapter Ten|13 pages

Ian: an unexpected visitor

chapter Eleven|13 pages

Allan: “She is just so beautiful!”

chapter Twelve|6 pages

Ava: “wrecked by success”

chapter Thirteen|8 pages

Discussion