THE IMPACT OF ADRIAN GRIFFIN’S OBSESSIVE LOVE DISORDER TOWARDS CECILIA IN THE INVISIBLE MAN

Abstract

This study analyzes Adrian Griffin’s obsessive behaviors and their impact on Cecilia Kass in the movie The Invisible Man. Adrian is portrayed as a successful scientist who suffers from Obsessive Love Disorder (OLD), which leads him to control and dominate his partner. The research aims to describe Adrian’s obsessive behaviors and the impact of his obsessive behavior on Cecilia. The analysis applies Forward and Buck’s theory of Obsessive Love Disorder and uses a qualitative descriptive method. The findings reveal that Adrian demonstrates seven out of eleven OLD behaviors: thrill of a new romance, romance to rejection, denying the undeniable, acting out through self-punishment, obsessive pursuit, acts of revenge, and the savior complex.. Additionally, three types of violent actions were found: emotional violence, violence against property, and physical violence. These violent actions had an emotional and physical impact on Cecilia. In conclusion, the findings indicate that Adrian’s obsessive love is driven by fear of losing Cecilia and a desire to maintain power. His behaviors escalate into violent actions that cause Cecilia severe psychological suffering, including fear, helplessness, and isolation.