ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book discusses the Oedipus complex theory. It focuses upon the overt sexual and aggressive impulses of the young child a little simplistic, and some of Freud’s writings fantastical. The book shows the way in which feminist theory underlines the power of women. It provides six case studies; four male patients and two female patients. In several case studies, the individual has been able to resolve the Oedipus complex but the insecure– avoidant or insecure– ambivalent attachment schema has not been “mended” in its entirety. The book looks at the case studies of Frank and Ian, the first evidencing an insecure–ambivalent attachment schema and the second an insecure–avoidant attachment schema, neither have yet achieved a completely secure attachment style of relating.
