PSYCHOANALYTICAL STUDY OF JODI PICOULT'S FICTION

This research explores the connections between decision, mental health, and emotional well-being. The relationship between Anna and Sara Fitzgerald in Jodi Picoult's novel My Sister's Keeper presents a unique view of psychoanalytic themes. This analysis helps elucidate the psychological conflict of the protagonists, integrating Freudian theory with close readings of the text derived from both literary and psychoanalytic criticism. In the story of My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Picoult Kate’s parents conceived a child through genetic engineering, to be a donor for their elder daughter Kate. Anna was that unlucky child who had endured numerous medical procedures to support Kate’s battle against leukemia. In Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper, the author provides insight into the inner lives of each family member like Sara's dedication to saving Kate's life, Brian's ethical consequences of choices, Jesse's struggles to face guilt and shame, and Anna concern about the possession of her body. This Novel My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult, basically comprised of fundamental questions about medical ethics, genetic engineering as well as human rights. Ultimately, My Sister’s Keeper is a powerful exploration of human nature through its well-crafted characters, moral dilemmas, and several thought-provoking themes.