Path to Wholeness: The Serpent-Haired Gorgon’s Individuation Journey in Jessie Burton’s Retelling Medusa: The Girl Behind the Myth (2021)

This study aims to understand Medusa’s psychological process at play in achieving wholeness and self-realization throughout the novel Medusa: The Girl Behind the Myth. Accordingly, the study explores the individuation process as manifested in Medusa’s journey. Moreover, the researcher analyzes how her experiences reflect the complexities of identity by delving into archetypes within Medusa. Furthermore, the researcher investigates how the process of individuation emphasizes the significance of confronting one’s shadow and accepting one’s self. By analyzing Medusa, this study aims to highlight the broader implications of her journey to further understand the psyche of Medusa as she embraces her complex intricacies, demonstrating how a deeper understanding of one’s own complex human nature is essential to navigate and overcome traumatic surroundings and achieve self-fulfilment