Robin Hood and Hong Gildong. A Psychodynamic Reading of Two Legendary Figures

Master's Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Comparative Literature, grade: 1,1, Arab Open University, language: English, abstract: Robin Hood and Hong Gildong are two popular characters who have developed in literature and media over centuries with the development of their respective English and Korean cultures. By interacting with other disciplines and examining some related media, this paper will utilise interdisciplinarity as well as intermediality to help better understand the evolution of the two characters.

This dissertation will study the development of the two characters using the main psychodynamic theories, Psychoanalysis, Analytical Psychology and Individual Psychology. The focal principles of theorists Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Alfred Adler will be relied on throughout the study to help analyse the motives behind the two characters¿ actions and change in personalities. Other cultural, social and political factors will also be considered.