Multiple Personality Disorder in M Night Shyamalan s Split 2016 Movie Script

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to Multiple Personality Disorder mental disorder in Split 2016 by M Night Shyamalan s film using defense mechanism theory This research was qualitative research This research used two data sources: primary data and secondary data The primary data source was the Movie Script of this movie Then the secondary data sources were books articles journal references from the internet about the movie and other sources that related to the researched In analazyng the data the writer used Psychological Approach based on Theory of Sigmund Freud The Defense Mechanism there are some nbsp; types nbsp; of nbsp; the nbsp; defense nbsp; mechanism proposed by freud and the result shows several types of defense mechanisms in Kevin s character with a split personality such as Repression Reaction Formation Projection Regression Sublimation Denial Rationalization and Identification Split uses various ego defense mechanisms as narrative tools to illustrate the psychological complexity of Kevin Wendell Crumb s character Through this exploration Shyamalan not only creates a deep and complex character but also delves into themes of trauma identity and self protection giving a rich literary dimension to an intense and evocative story < p>