This qualitative and descriptive study investigates the themes of personal freedom and psychological growth in Doris Lessing’s Memoirs of a Survivor to analyze this novel, the study applies Eric Berne’s theory of transactional analysis, which emphasizes overcoming the influence of the past and embracing the present as a path to self-realization. Transactional analysis helps both individuals and fictional characters recognize internal barriers and pursue growth through authentic interactions with others. (Steiner, 1974) Unlike many psychological theories that concentrate solely on the internal psyche, this approach values real-world connections and social engagement. By focusing on the quality of interpersonal relationships as a measure of autonomy, this study offers a new perspective on Lessing’s work, highlighting how her characters strive for emotional and psychological liberation
Abed,D J . (2025). Constructing Autonomy in Crisis: Applying Berne’s Transactional Analysis to Lessing’s Memoirs of a Survivor. Journal of Language Studies, 9(Issue 3, Part 1), 357-371. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.3.P1.19
MLA
Abed,D J . "Constructing Autonomy in Crisis: Applying Berne’s Transactional Analysis to Lessing’s Memoirs of a Survivor", Journal of Language Studies, 9, Issue 3, Part 1, 2025, 357-371. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.3.P1.19
HARVARD
Abed D J. (2025). 'Constructing Autonomy in Crisis: Applying Berne’s Transactional Analysis to Lessing’s Memoirs of a Survivor', Journal of Language Studies, 9(Issue 3, Part 1), pp. 357-371. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.3.P1.19
CHICAGO
D J Abed, "Constructing Autonomy in Crisis: Applying Berne’s Transactional Analysis to Lessing’s Memoirs of a Survivor," Journal of Language Studies, 9 Issue 3, Part 1 (2025): 357-371, doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.3.P1.19
VANCOUVER
Abed D J. Constructing Autonomy in Crisis: Applying Berne’s Transactional Analysis to Lessing’s Memoirs of a Survivor. JLS. 2025;9(Issue 3, Part 1):357-371. doi: 10.25130/Lang.9.3.P1.19
