EXPRESSIONS OF PRINCE HENRY’S IDENTITY CONFLICT IN RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE: A PSYCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
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Identity conflict, Prince Henry, Psychosocial Theory, Red White and Royal BlueAbstract
Identity conflict may emerge when personal identity conflicts with social expectations. This study aims to examine Prince Henry’s expression of identity conflict in the movie Red, White and Royal Blue from a psychosocial perspective. This qualitative study used observation and documentation to analyze Henry’s dialogue, emotions, body language, actions, and interactions. The data were analyzed using Erikson’s psychosocial theory, supported by Butler’s queer theory. The findings reveal three forms of identity conflict expression: internal emotional, verbal, and non-verbal expression. These forms reflect Henry’s struggle to negotiate his personal identity with expectations associated with his royal position and social environment.
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