Although Sybil Dorsett had many psychological problems, there are some that have a larger role in determining the outcome of her life. Her mother, the main cause of Sybil’s abnormities is in not the sole cause. Sybil’s identification with the males in her life also causes her some distress, since she trusts the three main males in her life, but they in turn do not offer her any help. Sybil is also troubled by the fact that she is unable to channel her creativity in a productive manner. While she has many talents she is unable to utilize them as they are all trapped in her separate selves. Finally, due to her mother’s condition and the effect her mother had on her, Sybil suffers from a denial of self -realization. Through the combination of these and other predicaments, Sybil develops very individualistic ways to deal with the problems of everyday life. Mainly, she develops different peop

Through the rejection of these males, and the crippling affects of her mother’s behavior, Sybil was unable to be a “whole” person. She was denied self-realization by her mother. She was afraid of self-fulfillment and even of true happiness. This is evident in her relationship with Richard, she is afraid because is truly happy with him, as she has never been before, except with her grandmother. She tells Dr. Wilbur that she is even frightened of the fulfillment of her dream of happiness and peace without the fear of pain.

Sybil does not come into contact with many males during her life, as she tells Richard herself during their intimate time together. The other men in her life, her father, and her doctor during her childhood are both aware of her condition. And Richard also later finds out about Sybil’s uncommon troubles. However, although all of them have the power to help her, they do not. Her father, clearly aware of his wif

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