In my project, I will examine the process of acting, and the emotional experience of becoming a character. Physically looking the part is very different to mentally becoming the part. Stanislavski\u2019s \u2018Emotional Memory\u2019 encourages an actor to recall their own memories in order to create a realistic interpretation of a role. Therefore, one must remove themselves from their \u2018true self\u2019 in order to create a \u2018new self\u2019. From this, I believe an actor must consciously explore their subconscious. Therefore, this concept can be associated with Freud\u2019s examination of the human psyche. Thus, I will compare Emotional Memory with Psychoanalysis. Like actors, Freud\u2019s patients must explore their unconscious. I will examine Psychoanalysis, whereby the relationship between the patient and analyst is crucial for an effective treatment. From this, I will examine \u2018free association\u2019 and \u2018unconscious formations\u2019: both central features of this Freudian system, aiding the patient on a laborious journey of recovery. Whether in theatre or film, I believe there is a danger in acting. One must be extremely careful in adapting their mentality when becoming a character, in order to remain secure in their \u2018true self\u2019. Occasionally, an actor\u2019s addiction to his role can become detrimental, as seen through Heath Ledger\u2019s tragic death in 2008. It is argued that the extreme depth of his role of The Joker in The Dark Knight, combined with his perfect interpretation, led him towards self-destruction. Through acting, one must Psychoanalyse your \u2018own self\u2019, when creating a \u2018new self\u2019. However, one must be consciously aware of the complexity of the process, and thus intentionally maintain your own mentality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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