Abstract
Yaşamın getirdiği ölüm, doğal afetler, boşanma gibi örseleyici olaylar karşısında insanların verdiği tepkiler farklıdır. Kişinin karşılaştığı bu zorluklar karşısında nasıl tepki verebileceğini bilip, kararlı bir şekilde hareket edebilmesi ruhsal dayanıklılık kavramının tanımında önemli bir unsurdur. Bu anlamda zorlu deneyimlerde kişinin davranışlarını ve düşüncelerini yeniden gözden geçirip alternatif planlar yaparak irade ve kararlılık göstermesi ruhsal dayanıklılık teorisisin temelini oluşturur. Yann Martel’in Pi’nin Yaşamı adlı eserine dayanan ve yönetmenliğini Ang Lee ‘nin üstlendiği bu film Hintli bir çocuğun denizin ortasında Richard Parker adlı Bengali kaplanıyla birlikte hayatta kalma savaşını ele alır. Yolculuğun başından sonuna kadar Richard Parker’a karşı verdiği mücadele ve kaplanın ona saldıracağı korkusu Pi’yi sürekli tetikte tutmada ve hayatta kalmasında en önemli etken olmuştur. Doğanın gazabına ve Bengal kaplanına karşı başa çıkabilme gücü, öz denetim becerisi, ve sonuna kadar içinde beslediği umut ve cesareti onun psikolojik sağlamlılığı yüksek bir kişi olması bakımından önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Pi’nin Yaşamı adlı filmde Pi’nin sahip olduğu bu niteliklerin onun ruhsal dayanıklılığına nasıl katkı sağladığını ortaya koymaktır. Bu makalede Pi'nin hayatta kalmak için kullandığı stratejiler psikolojik dayanıklılık teorisi ışığında incelenecektir.
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Abstract
Individual responses to traumatic events such as bereavement, natural disasters and marital dissolution vary. The concept of resilience is significicantly defined by an individual ability to respond and act decisively when confronted with these challenges. In this regard, psychological resilience theory emphasizes individuals’ capacity to reassess their actions and thoughts during challenging circumstances, which allows them to devise alternative strategies and Adapted from Yann Martel’s novel, Life of Pi and directed by director Ang Lee, this movie tells the tale of a young Indian boy’s struggle for survival stranded at sea with a Bengali tiger named Richard Parker. From the beginning to the end of the journey, Pi’s ongoing struggle against Richard Parker and his fear of potential attacks from the tiger serve as important elements in maintaining his vigilance and ultimately surviving. His capacity to endure the challenges posed by nature and Bengali tiger along with his self regulation abilities, his hope and courage he maintained until his final moments demonstrate his remarkable psychological resilience. The aim of this research is to examine the correlation between Pi’s characteristics and his ability to maintain resilience. This paper will analyze the survival methods employed by Pi, taking into consideration the theoretical framework of psychological resilience
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- Caruth, C. (1996). Unclaimed Experience. John Hopkins University Press.
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- Masten, A. (2014a). Ordinary Magic. The Guilford Press.
- Masten, A. S. (2014b, February). Global perspectives on resilience in children and youth. Child Development, 85(1), 6–20. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12205
- Plumb, Shelley. (2020). To Break or Bounce. Greenleaf Book Press.
- Reivich, K. and Shatte, A. (2003). The Resilience Factor. Three Rivers Press.
- Rutter, M. (1985). Resilience in the face of adversity: Protective factors and resistance to psychiatric disorder. British Journal of Psychiatry, 147(6), 598–611. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.147.6.598
- Singer, M. (2007). Untethered Soul. New Harbinger Publication.
- Smith, M. (1995). Engaging Characters: Fiction, Emotion, and the Cinema. Oxford University Press
- Virtue, D. (2016). The Courage to be Creative. Hay House.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Movie Review |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | November 6, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | August 7, 2025 |
| Publication Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 7 Issue: 2 |