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Jungian Psychology and the Criminal Mind in Mystery Fiction

Presented by: Barnell Hall | Margaret Merritt
Categories: Characters | Dialogue | Personality

Jungian analysis offers a powerful way to understand complex and immoral characters. In this session, authors explore how psychological archetypes shape motivation, behavior, and inner conflict, helping writers create deeper and more compelling characters in mystery fiction.

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