English Literature GCSE
Repression
What Repression means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Repression
The psychological process of suppressing unacceptable desires or impulses.
Topics that use Repression
- The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Eduqas GCSE)
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