Analysis Of The Movie Frankie Alice Essay - 2553 Words

Abstract The movie I chose for this paper is titled Frankie Alice. The main character, played by Halle Berry, was named Frankie. Frankie had a history of traumatic events that took place as she was growing up which resulted in her being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Frankie was unaware that she had any type of disorder until she was picked up by police and chose to receive treatment instead of going to jail. The paper includes a synopsis of the movie, along with an analysis of the symptoms Frankie’s character experienced to lead to her diagnosis. Also included are evidences about dissociative identity disorder and what may lead to its diagnoses in an individual. Prevalence of the diagnoses along with treatment selections for the diagnoses is also discussed. Dissociative Identity Disorder Below, discussion regarding Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) will be addressed in relationship to the movie Frankie Alice. DID as defined in the DSM 5 is a dissociative disorder in which a person develops two or more distinct personalities (Comer, 2013, p. 209). DID can also be known by its former name of multiple personality disorder. Traub (2009) also adds that the symptoms of DID are not a result of medical conditions or substance abuse. This does not mean that those who are diagnosed with DID do not drink. According to Dorahy et al., (2014), although symptoms of DID are not a result of substance abuse, it has been found that 50% ofShow MoreRelatedDiscussing The Basics Of Psychological Disorders Essay971 Words   |  4 PagesIt has been stated that the woman knew nothing of the French personality. In relavence to the topic, the movie I chose for analysis is, â€Å"Frankie and Alice.† The main character Frankie, who is portrayed by Halle Berry, is an individual who suffered with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The movie is based of a true story of an African American â€Å"go-go dancer,† who suffered with the disorder. Frankie, a 32-year old woman, had to endure two other personalities she knew nothing of. Each personality had itsRead MoreWhat Is Going On With Frankie? : A Psychological Analysis Of Frankie And Alice1416 Words   |  6 PagesWhat is Going on with Frankie? : A Psychological Disorder Analysis on Frankie and Alice Every person has experienced a time when they get lost in their thoughts and start to daydream in the middle of an action. You lose track of what’s going on around you. Our thoughts and experiences can become dissociative. Dissociative Disorders causes a disruption of identity and conscious awareness. People who suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder, they develop two or more distinct identities. These identitiesRead MoreEssay on Framing the User: Social Constructions of Marijuana Users9798 Words   |  40 PagesNever in history have so many mothers been ax-murdered, so many virgins lured into white slavery, so many siblings decapitated, as in the heyday of Anslingers anti-marijuana campaign. The spirit of the era was most perfectly captured in the 1936 movie classic Reefer Madness, in which casual marijuana use was shown to lead swiftly to murder, rape, prostitution, addiction, madness, and death (1981:5051). Marijuana was a good target because it was believed that its use was largely confined to immigrants