ABSTRACT:
The interconnections between trauma, narcissism and death drive are addressed in this study through a clinical case analysis of a man that committed domestic violence against his intimate partner. The paper explores the influence of life history in marital relationship and violent act committed by this man. The presence of helplessness and violence in his life story was identified, producing impact on his psychic constitution that influenced his relationship bonds. It is proposed the psychic imprisonment expression as a possibility of comprehension of the performed violent act.
Keywords:
violence against women; marital aggressor; trauma; narcissism; death drive.