THE APOTROPAIC PSYCHODRAMA AND THE MORENO SCRIPTS

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  • MERLYN S. PITZELE Author

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APOTROPAIC PSYCHODRAMA, MORENO SCRIPTS

Abstract

The interview reveals that the protagonist, de-energized and discomposed by his insomnia, attributes it to quarrels with his wife. On the stage, he encounters her through an auxiliary, reverses roles and ventilates his feelings, working through to a rational exchange, but he is not moved to great depth, profounder feelings are not experienced. There is no catharsis.
The Director says, " What is the very worst thing that can happen between you and your wife? Let's see it.'' After considering the question, the protagonist says, " She could have a stroke and die while she is screaming at me." The scene is set and enacted. At the climax, the protagonist is in catharsis.

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Published

2025-01-16

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Vol. 32 (1979): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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