Primordial Resonance of the Self: A Jungian Analysis of Individuation in John Keats' Poetry

Abstract

This paper offers a Jungian psychoanalytic analysis of John Keats' odes, exploring how they symbolically represent the psychic growth of the poetic persona. Drawing on key concepts in Jungian theory such as the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, the study demonstrates the relevance of Jungian theory to literary analysis. In particular, it focuses on the concept of primordial resonance and its connection to psychic individuation, and discusses the importance of psychic growth for both the individual and society. Through a close reading of Keats' odes, the paper illustrates how they reflect the process of psychic individuation, showing the poet's own journey towards self-realization and the realization of collective consciousness. The odes' themes and imagery are interpreted in light of Jungian concepts, revealing how they represent the integration of conscious and unconscious elements of the psyche. The paper concludes that Keats' odes provide valuable insights into the concept of psychic individuation and the potential for growth and transformation in both the individual and society.