I discovered the concept of the Karpman Triangle as a social model of human interaction – and a useful way to decrypt movie scenarios! This social model of human interaction (formalized in the 1960s) always involves a Victim, a Persecutor and a Rescuer.
Of course, in the dynamics of social interaction, roles can evolve and change. However the basics remain and it gives a useful analysis tool at least for movie and theater scenarios.
In real life it does apply too and gives an interesting model that can be used for individuals to realize their current posture and how they could switch. “The motivations for each participant and the reason the situation endures is that each gets their unspoken (and frequently unconscious) psychological wishes/needs met in a manner they feel justified, without having to acknowledge the broader dysfunction or harm done in the situation as a whole” (Wikipedia). Therefore, elevating the state of consciousness of the situation can help de-dramatize the situation.
If you are facing a drama, examine whether the Karpman triangle could apply. It is quite a fascinating analysis model for such interactions!
