Exploring the Human Mind Through Literature & Science
I'm a high school senior passionate about understanding the complexities of the human psyche. My journey into psychiatry began not in a laboratory, but through the pages of Russian literary classics.
Through Dostoevsky's profound exploration of guilt and redemption in Crime and Punishment, and Tolstoy's dissection of existential crisis in Anna Karenina, I discovered that great literature is, in essence, an early form of psychological study.
Currently based in Turkey, I'm preparing to pursue psychiatry in the United States, bringing together my love for literature, multilingual communication, and the science of mental health.
Fascinated by the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and human behavior. Particularly interested in how literature provides insight into mental health conditions.
Deep appreciation for classic Russian authors who explored the human condition long before modern psychology emerged. Their characters are case studies in human complexity.
Growing up across multiple cultures and languages has given me unique perspective on how culture shapes mental health and expression.
I maintain written reflections on books I read, connecting literary themes to contemporary psychological concepts and personal observations.
My multilingual background enables me to connect with diverse perspectives and access psychological literature across cultures.
Exploring psychological themes through classic literature
Raskolnikov's psychological journey is a masterclass in guilt, paranoia, and eventual redemption. Dostoevsky understood the torment of moral conflict decades before modern psychiatry gave it clinical names.
Anna's tragic arc reveals depression, social anxiety, and the devastating impact of societal judgment on mental health. Tolstoy's portrayal of her psychological deterioration is clinically accurate.
Each brother represents different psychological archetypes: Ivan's intellectual isolation, Dmitri's emotional volatility, Alyosha's spiritual balance. A study in nature vs. nurture and family trauma.