Analysis of Snape Part 5

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No: HPFGUIDX 122022


After a short period of time, the current Headmaster of Hogwarts,
Albus Dumbledore, replaced Voldemort as the father figure in Severus'
life.  Severus' loyalties seem to lie with whichever individual is
most appreciative of his efforts and can be pleased.  Albus showed him
more affection, acceptance, and understanding than Voldemort and
therefore, Severus switched sides.  Unfortunately, Severus'
affiliation with the side of good does not compensate for his
dysfunctional personality development.  

Severus Snape's continued attempts to complete the First Stage of the
Life Span And Identity Crises have led to his inability to complete
all subsequent stages, including Stage Six, Intimacy versus Isolation.
 Severus, so far, has been unable to form close relationships.  His
extreme introversion, emotional sensitivity, history of rejection and
abandonment, and lack of social skills leads to a cold, if not
hostile, response to anyone who attempts to engage him in any manner
that is more than merely superficial.  It should also be noted the
various virtues that Severus has failed to develop as a result of his
failure to successfully complete the stages of develop of Life Span
And Identity Crises theory of personality development.  Severus has no
hope, very little will (if his poor hygiene is any indication), no
true sense of purpose, no fidelity, and he feels no love for himself
or for others.  Severus does not care much for himself, although he
has displayed his concern for the well being of Harry Potter.  He also
displays great wisdom, probably a result of sheer necessity.  If
Severus' personality traits continue to remain stable, he will not
achieve any sense of Generativity (Stage Seven, Generativity versus
Stagnation) or Integrity (Stage Eight, Integrity versus Despair).  His
eventual success or failure, however, cannot be exactly determined
because personality traits can change.

Another method for studying personality is the Behaviorist approach. 
Behaviorists are concerned solely with observable behavior that is
controlled and determined by the environment.  This approach is not at
all concerned with the internal states of the individual.  

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