Transference in The Big Bang Theory
There are a couple of examples of transference relationships
that can be observed in the hit television show The Big Bang Theory. Howard
Wolowitz’s father left him when he was only eleven years old, this resulted in
Howard growing extremely attached to his overbearing and overweight mother. Their
relationship thrived off of how much they both liked how they were needed by
the other. In the beginning of the series Howard is constantly seeking out women
to date; these attempts usually end in failure. You could analyze this and see
his need for a woman in his life is because he cannot function properly without
someone to boss him around. Recently in the series Howard has married
Bernadette. Howard sees similarities between his mother and Bernadette and
transfers the relationship dynamics he had with his mother onto his marriage.
Another example of transference in The Big Bang Theory is Sheldon Cooper and
Professor Proton. Growing up in Texas Sheldon felt unappreciated by his family
because of his superior intelligence. In season 6 Sheldon explains how much he
enjoyed watching Professor Proton’s show growing up, feeling that he was the
only one who would understand him. Even after the Professor’s death Sheldon
often envisions his ghost whenever he is in a dilemma. He needs the advice of
the Professor in all things like how to live his life or whether or not he
should have coitus with his girlfriend. Sheldon’s constant need for him and
transference as a motherly figure always seems to be an inconvenience for the
ghost Professor Proton.
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