EXPLORING FARZANA AQIB’S CHASE THROUGH A JUNGIAN PSYCHOANALYTIC LENS

Abstract

This research explores the hidden psychological meanings in Farzana Aqib’s poem Chase by using Carl Jung’s psychoanalytic theory. The study shows how the poem reflects a deep inner journey of the speaker, who is searching for emotional wholeness and self-understanding. Jung’s key ideas such as individuation, animus, persona, shadow, and archetypes are used to analyze the poem. The findings reveal that the speaker’s search is not only for someone unknown but also for the missing parts of her own personality. The poem uses powerful symbols that reflect inner struggles, emotional emptiness, and the desire to feel complete. This study proves that Jungian theory can help uncover the deeper meanings in modern poetry and give insight into the speaker’s psychological state.