Matt Murdock walks through the streets as the crowd cheers for the new mayor, Wilson Fisk. The red-orange lighting casts an ominous glow, symbolizing the shifting power dynamics in Hell’s Kitchen.
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) walks through the streets as Wilson Fisk is celebrated as the new mayor. The atmospheric lighting highlights the tension of the moment. © 2024 MARVEL. Photo by Giovanni Rufino.
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A Freudian Psychoanalysis of Matt Murdock (Daredevil)

A Psychological Analysis of Matt Murdock: Trauma, Identity, and the Inner Devil

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A Freudian Psychoanalysis of Matt Murdock (Daredevil)
Markus Bruechler

Daredevil is a man of contradictions—torn between law and violence, faith and rage. This in-depth analysis explores how Freud’s Id, Ego, and Superego shape Matt Murdock’s vigilante path and why his internal struggle makes him one of Marvel’s most psychologically complex heroes.

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Freud, S. (1920). Beyond the Pleasure Principle.Freud, S. (1923). The Ego and the Id.“Daredevil” (TV series). (2015–2018). Marvel Television.“Daredevil: Born Again” – Production Brief. (2023). Marvel Studios.
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Markus Bruechler
Markus Brüchler is an author, film analyst, and co-founder of PhiloPulse Magazine. With a deep passion for film, philosophy, and psychology, he explores cinematic narratives beyond the surface, uncovering their intellectual and emotional depth. His work spans in-depth film analyses, psychological and philosophical essays, and thought-provoking cultural critiques. Markus has authored numerous books on classic and contemporary cinema, focusing on symbolism, thematic depth, and the philosophical questions embedded in storytelling. With PhiloPulse Magazine, he aims to create a space for critical reflection, intellectual discourse, and in-depth explorations of media, technology, and human consciousness. Driven by a commitment to rigorous research and original insights, he combines a keen analytical mind with a passion for storytelling, making his work both thoughtful and accessible to a broad audience.

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