DEALING WITH PAST MISTAKES: A PSYCHOANALYSIS OF HARDIN SCOTT IN THE SEQUEL AFTER

Poppy Hana, Ridwan DEALING WITH PAST MISTAKES: A PSYCHOANALYSIS OF HARDIN SCOTT IN THE SEQUEL AFTER. [TA] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This research examines the psychological transformation of Hardin Scott, the main character in the After-movie sequels, through the lens of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. The study focuses on Hardin’s internal conflicts as he attempts to confront and resolve his past mistakes, particularly in his romantic relationship with Tessa Young. By applying the concepts of the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious mind, this research examines how trauma, guilt, and emotional repression influence Hardin’s behaviour and drive his desire for redemption. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study analyses key scenes, dialogue, and visual elements from the five sequels—After (2019) to After Everything (2023). The findings reveal that Hardin’s motivations to change stem not only from rational awareness but also from suppressed emotional wounds rooted in childhood trauma, abandonment, and unresolved guilt. His transformation unfolds through a process of self-reflection, emotional struggle, and eventual acceptance of responsibility. The study also highlights how mise-enscene elements, such as expressions, gestures, and setting, visually represent Hardin’s psychological journey from impulsive and emotionally unstable to mature and self-aware. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of character development in film, especially within the context of male emotional vulnerability and adolescent trauma. It also emphasizes the relevance of psychoanalytic theory in analysing fictional characters whose experiences reflect real psychological challenges faced by young adults in navigating love, identity, and healing.

Item Type:	TA
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Character development, past mistakes, redemption.
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Divisions:	Fakultas Bahasa > S1 Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	adminperpus ma chung
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2025 06:38
Last Modified:	30 Oct 2025 06:38
URI:	http://repository.machung.ac.id/id/eprint/997

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