The message and the drama of the paranoid adaptation on the example of ”The Devil Wears Prada”

An overview of the manifestation of the “Be perfect” and “Be strong” drivers characteristic of paranoid adaptation, using the example of the heroine of the film “The Devil Wears Prada” (dir. David Frankel, 2006) — Miranda Priestly. The author discusses how a specific sense of oneself, an increased sense of self-importance, living the life position “I’m — OK, You’re — not OK” leads to career realization and at the same time destroys other relationships: with family, spouse, friends, colleagues. The article contains comments by Ian Stewart and Van Joines, which demonstrate the theoretical foundations of the analysis carried out. As a contrast and demonstration of a possible exit from the script, the line of another heroine of the film is explored — Andy, who keeps in touch with her feelings and chooses an emotionally filled life instead of the facade achievements typical for people with paranoid adaptation.