RUSSIAN 50 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Bruno Bettelheim, Psychoanalysis, Swan Goose
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Born in austria, emigrated to the us in 1939. Study and analysis of fairy tales using psychoanalysis. Story must enrich a child"s life -- it must help him develop. Internationally known prominent figure known for treating emotionally disturbed children and kids w/ autism. Became well known for his work on fairy tales. Application of psychoanalytic to society and families. Talk about emotional and psychological importance of fairy tales for children. Tales once considered too dark for children were actually quite good for children. In the child"s best interest to have moral education to something they could relate to fairy tales. Helping a child of the meaning and understanding of life. Life is a process maturation happens over time could be difficult but fairy tales could help fairy tales could help children with intellect & deal w/ difficulties. Fairy tales have been refined over time. Carry important messages both unconsciously and consciously.
