Jungian criticism

a critical approach, doctrine, or practice that applies the theories of Jungian psychology to works of art and literature, especially with regard to Jungian theories of myth, archetype, and symbol. Cf. mythic criticism.

See also: Criticism

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Chen's later reference to the demon lover as an "archetype," and his reference to the Chinese "collective unconscious," are concepts he borrows from Jungian criticism.

The detective novels of Qiu Xiaolong

Fortin is not so much interested in performance criticism or in gender criticism (though he is sensitive to female characters and to Jungian criticism) as he is in the "Big Picture" - what the play might mean as measured against eternal truths.

Gaining Upon Certainty: Selected Literary Criticism

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