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- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1913-1914 American Psychological Association
- ISSN
- 0145-2339
- eISSN
- 1939-1846
- DOI
- 10.1037/h0070773
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Discusses the personality of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland. He showed opposite tendencies towards his brother, Napoleon: on the one hand he defended his brother enthusiastically on various issues, while on the other, he did not cooperate with him. A striking change in his character came following a serious illness. It was marked by moodiness, depression, irresolution, seclusiveness, and self-withdrawal. He became obsessed with the care of his health, thus, becoming a hypochondriac. Investigations revealed that the cause of these symptoms were delusions of jealousy and persecution which represented repressed homosexuality. These delusions in his case were localized to Napoleon. Further, he suspected his wife of having sexual relations with Napoleon, as well as other members of the court. Although he displayed paranoid tendencies, he never became a true paranoiac.
Journal
The Journal of Abnormal Psychology – American Psychological Association
Published: Dec 1, 1913