Motif of Doubler: Me- and You-Doublers Cover Image

Мотив двојника: „ја-двојници“ и „ти-двојници“
Motif of Doubler: Me- and You-Doublers

Author(s): Ljiljana M. Ćuk
Subject(s): Psychology, Comparative Study of Literature, Theory of Literature
Published by: Филолошки факултет Универзитета у Бањој Луци
Keywords: double; replicas; doppelgänger; twins; clone;

Summary/Abstract: A great deal of concepts are mistakenly classified as doubleness. There are two types of doubles, me-doubles and you-doubles. The first ones are subordinated,the second ones are equal. Me-double is a personification of an autonomous part of an ego which can (but does not have to) be concretised in a new character. They are an artistic superstructure either of a schizophrenic situation or of expressed fears, desires and fantasies. You-doubles are two physically identical characters who exchange their roles or are in some rivalry relationship. You-doubles can be twins, clones, or understudies.There are various subtypes of doubles, from diabolical to dreamed ones. At least, a double has an integrative mental function.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 504-521
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Serbian