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This study explores the intricate relationship between unconscious psychological processes and identity formation in Sylvia Plath’s semi-autobiographical novel. Through a Freudian lens, the research examines the protagonist Esther Greenwood’s mental struggles, focusing on key themes such as identity crisis, depression, isolation, and societal pressures. By applying Freudian concepts such as repression, the unconscious, and the dynamics of the id, ego, and superego, the analysis uncovers how Esther’s internal conflicts are shaped by both personal traumas and external gendered expectations of mid-20th century America. The study also contextualizes Esther’s psychological deterioration within a broader cultural framework, reflecting the struggles of women against patriarchal constraints and societal norms. By combining psychoanalytic theory with literary criticism, this research provides new insights into the psychological depth of Plath’s work, while contributing to ongoing discourse on mental health, gender, and identity in literature.