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=__﻿ Poltergeist Analysis __=

There are usually two basic types of poltergeists. There are the ones that are evil and will kill. Then there are the ones that are mischievous. These ones are the ones that seem bad, they may actually hurt someone, but they are most likely just looking for attention. The way the poltergeists act in the ‘Great Amherst Mystery’ and the ‘Dagg Case’ can be explained using the humanism concept in the Grand Theories in Psychology. All the poltergeists were simply looking for attention. Even if they are not exactly human, they still have the need for regard and love. They are not really the most noticeable creatures around so causing trouble is the only thing they can do to get the attention they desire. In the ‘Great Amherst Mystery’, they entities continued to pester Miss Cox until she finally tried to contact them. Once she did, all the poltergeists jumped to announce themselves and let her know who they were. They wanted her attention, and the attention of those around them, and they didn’t let up the mild haunting because they most likely didn’t want to be forgotten or pushed aside. The ‘Dagg Case’ is similar in a way. This entity caused destruction and all sorts of other problems until it was confronted. Once it had been, it dropped its destructive nature. From there it started to perform for crowds, soaking up all the attention it was getting. It was peaceful and soon vanished after getting the love and positive regard it wanted.

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