Name: グッド・ウィル・ハンティング ～性格の心理学 (Good Will Hunting -The Psychology of Character)
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Good Will Hunting has some classic, great moments.

But the one I remember, the one that gets me every time,

is the final scene between Will and his therapist, Sean Maguire.

Its power is certainly amplified by the great direction and performances,

but from a story standpoint, the scene is emotional

because we understand the walls Will has built up around him,

and we witness Sean finally tear them down.

In his book “Into the Woods,” John Yorke writes:

characters are taken on a journey to acknowledge and assimilate the traumas in their past.

By confronting and coming to terms with the cause of their traumas

"Good Will Hunting" is a film that puts the psychological aspects of story structure

So today, I'd like to examine how characters use defense mechanisms to protect themselves…

To demonstrate how the supporting characters in a story can

And to show how these elements work together to create a powerful catharsis

for both the characters and the audience.

In stories with a positive change arc, the protagonist begins with a weakness—

a lie they believe about themselves or the world that they will have to overcome.

Often, this weakness is rooted in some past trauma,

In "Good Will Hunting," Will's wound is his awful childhood—

growing up an orphan who suffered terrible abuse at the hands of his foster father.

the belief that stepping outside his comfort zone will lead to emotional pain.

As a writer, sometimes thinking of characters in this way can feel abstract,

but one way to turn weakness into behavior is with defense mechanisms.

In “Into the Woods,” John Yorke takes the psychoanalytical concept

of ego defense mechanisms and reframes it in story terms:

“Ego defence mechanisms are the masks characters wear to hide their inner selves;

they are the part of the character we meet when we first join the story,

the part that will - if the archetype is correct - slough away.”

we see how Will's fear of exposing his wound in therapy

expresses itself through defense mechanisms.

Will begins by mocking the entire notion of what they're here to do,

and as soon as the session begins he refuses to engage.

“Will doesn't look at Sean for more than a second.

There is a long silence as Sean watches Will.”

When Sean tries to connect with him on a personal level,

or do you send away for like a 'shrink kit' that comes with all these volumes included?”

trying to intimidate Sean into feeling small.

But none of these actions are having an effect on Sean,

who can keep up with Will and even parry his quips.

Will: “Nautilus?”  Sean: “Nah, free weights.”

So Will looks for a new tactic, one that will hurt Sean directly.

“That's it isn't it? You married the wrong woman.

“In a flash, Sean has Will by the throat.

This scene paints a clear picture of how Will uses his defense mechanisms

to avoid dealing with uncomfortable situations.

But in this interaction Will is knowingly trying to upset Sean.

In the book “Psychology for Screenwriters” by William Indick, he writes:

“The key to writing a defense mechanism is that the characters themselves

are completely unaware that they are exhibiting defensive behaviors…

the other characters in the film and the viewers in the audience

watch the heroes and become frustrated with their obliviousness to their own glaring problems.”

Will's bigger problem is the defense mechanisms he doesn't even know he has,

which is why it's going to take a small army of characters

In “Good Will Hunting,” Will has amazing opportunities before him.

Professor Lambeau recognizes Will's genius

and tries to set up him with prestigious job offers.

“I'll give you a job myself, I just wanted you to see what was out there.”

And Skylar is unlike any girl he's ever met.

“This girl is like fuckin' perfect right now.

But to pursue these opportunities requires leaving his comfort zone and taking risks—

which is the thing he is most terrified of doing.

So Will unconsciously uses defense mechanisms to justify his inaction.

“The question isn't 'why should you work for N.S.A.'

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グッド・ウィル・ハンティング～性格の心理学 (Good Will Hunting -The Psychology of Character)

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グッド・ウィル・ハンティング ～性格の心理学 (Good Will Hunting -The Psychology of Character)

scenario

access

journey

therapy

グッド・ウィル・ハンティング～性格の心理学 (Good Will Hunting -The Psychology of Character)