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The loss of Buck precisely at the period of adolescence where Conrad most needed the security, companionship, and leadership of his older brother would have been extremely difficult for Conrad, even under more ordinary circumstances. The tragic coincidental combination of the psychologically devastating circumstances of Buck's death with the loss of his companionship prove to be more than Conrad is capable of dealing with. Jarrett's self-protective denial of her own sorrow by detaching entirely from her emotions, but the sociological framework provides greater insight into her preoccupation with maintaining false appearances of normalcy and family harmony to the outside world (Henslin 2002). Mrs. Jarrett is clearly in active denial of her intense grief (and possibly of her resentment of Conrad for his possible responsibility for Buck's death as well as her disappointment that Conrad survived instead of Buck), which she avoids experiencing by preoccupying herself with the normal responsibilities of her life. In many respects, individuals under great psychological stress focus on elements of normalcy in their lives, which is frequently apparent from conversations with those imprisoned for extensive periods, such as recounted by John McCain and other Vietnam era POWs who occupied their minds with detailed imagery such as mapping out precise plans for constructing additions onto their homes upon their return to the U.S. (Macionis 2003).
Just as Conrad seems to be making progress with his psychological recovery, he learns of the suicide of a girl he befriended while under fulltime psychiatric in-patient care. Ultimately, the crisis leads to his discovery, with his psychiatrist's help, of the actual source of his depression in the form of rage at Buck for giving up despite having always been the superior swimmer and athlete between them. Throughout their relationship, Dr. Berger employs the traditional psychoanalytic process of allowing Conrad to come to the realization himself instead of providing those answer (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005).
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The movie provides an accurate representation of the interplay between the various elements of psychological repression and the coping mechanisms and social distractions often relied upon by those suffering from intense emotional turmoil and grief REFERENCES
Gerrig, R.J., Zimbardo, R.G. (2005)
Psychology and Life 18th Ed.
Hoboken, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Henslin, J.M. (2002) Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach. Boston: Allyn and Bacon
Macionis, J.J. (2003) Sociology 9th Ed. Hoboken, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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REFERENCES
Gerrig, R.J., Zimbardo, R.G. (2005)
Psychology and Life 18th Ed.
Hoboken, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Henslin, J.M. (2002) Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach. Boston: Allyn and Bacon
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