PSYCHOLOGICAL

ANALYSIS
[CIA-PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES]
By-Tanya Dora

Early life and childhood traumas:

Arthur's childhood is marked by abuse and neglect. He was physically abused by his mother's
partner and suffered from emotional neglect.
Arthur's relationship with his mother is one of dependency.
His mother, Penny's relationship with Thomas Wayne was a delusion, he experiences a sense of
betrayal and an identity crisis. This revelation further fractures his already fragile mental state.
His condition, characterized by his uncontrollable laughter, made him a target of mockery and
ridicule.

Symptoms
Involuntary and inappropriate laughter due to a condition that appears to
resemble a pseudobulbar affect
Arthur battles with depressive symptoms throughout the film. He exhibits low
energy, lack of interest, and a sense of hopelessness.
He becomes increasingly agitated and prone to anger outbursts., often
triggered by feelings of injustice, mistreatment, or rejection.

BIPOLAR
DISORDER
Bipolar disorder, also
known as manic-
depressive disorder, is
a mental health
condition
characterized by
extreme mood swings
that include periods of
elevated mood (mania
or hypomania) and
periods of depression.
These mood shifts can
be intense and
disruptive to an
individual's daily life,
affecting their
thoughts, emotions,
behaviors, and overall
functioning.
SHADOW
PSYCHOPATHY
(CARL JUNG)
The shadow, in Psychopathy is a
Jungian psychology, complex psychological
represents the construct.
unconscious and Arthur Fleck displays a
repressed aspects notable lack of
of an individual's empathy and remorse
personality that they for his violent actions.
are often unaware He appears to be
of or reluctant to detached from the
acknowledge. It suffering of others
encompasses both and doesn't exhibit
the darker, negative genuine concern for
aspects of the self their well-being.
as well as unrealized
potential and desires
In Arthur's case,
these desires
manifested
themselves as
murderous (with no
remorse).

Delusional Behaviour :
Arthur develops a romantic delusion involving his
neighbour, Sophie. He imagines a relationship between
them.
He has difficulty distinguishing between his own
fantasies and the actual events taking place around
him, which is indicative of his deteriorating mental
state.

As perceived by the people :

JOKER soon became an idol for all citizens
of Gotham City. This is a classic example of
"COLLECTIVE SHADOW"
Collective Shadow refers to the
unconscious aspects of a group or society
that are often repressed or denied.