Chapter 23.

Introduction

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Three Faces of Eve: The Real Person

Author: Ronald J. Comer, Princeton University

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23.1 Three Faces of Eve: The Real Person

Most people have read the book or seen the feature film The Three Faces of Eve, or at least heard about this famous case. However, few have actually observed the woman who suffered from this disorder. In this video, a filmed interview conducted by her therapist over a half century ago, you will see Eve’s three subpersonalities discussing their views and behaviors. It is worth noting that, as it turned out, this woman also experienced many other personalities beyond those on display in this interview or in the case study.

Three Faces of Eve

Are you feeling well these days?

I feel tired.

You feel tired? You've felt tired for some little time, haven't you?

Yes.

I see. Do you hope and expect that this will all soon be terminated?

Yes.

How do you feel about that?

I think Jane would be the one.

You feel that she will be the one?

Yes.

How do you feel, personally, about it, though?

I think it's just something that's got to be.

Do you feel--

I want to get well. And if that's the only way to get well, that's the way I want it.

Do you feel that you will be in any part of it?

No, I don't feel that way.

Does it cause you distress?

In a way. I worry about Sarah.

You feel that she may not be taken care of?

Yes.

I see. Do you regret going? Or what's your feeling about it?

No, I'm tired.

Could I speak with Eve Black, now?

Sure.

Eve Black. How do you feel?

I feel good.

Good. Why?

I don't know. I always feel good.

Did you enjoy the trip over today?

Yeah. It was disappointing, though, wasn't it?

Was it?

Yeah, you know, I thought we'd just zoom through space. And there we were, just creeping along like a little caterpillar. I didn't even feel like I was moving.

Was that your first airplane ride? How do you like all this?

I think it's real exciting.

Do you?

Don't you?

Yeah, it's very interesting.

I guess, it is interesting, in a way. I think it's more exciting than interesting.

How long have you been out?

Huh?

How long have you been out?

Do you mean in all?

Mm-hm.

Off and on, all my life.

All your life. Do you remember some things that happened in your childhood?

Yes.

Do you remember things that happened to Eve White?

Mm-hm.

I see.

I know everything that happened to us.

But you don't seem to have as much educational background. How is that?

I guess I just wasn't interested.

In what?

In getting an education. You have to study.

Well, somebody had to study.

Not really, not-- she didn't have to.

Well, she did in order to get an education, didn't she?

She wanted one, though, but I didn't.

Well, why didn't you learn as she went along?

I guess I just didn't pay any attention.

Where were you when she studied?

I don't know. Just somewhere.

You don't know where?

No.

But you always knew what was going on?

Mm-hm.

Did you have trouble coming out?

Yes.

Could I speak with Eve White, too?

Sure.

Eve White. You feel all right?

Yeah, I'm all right.

Could I speak with Jane?

Sure.

Jane?

It is real exciting, Dr. Thigpen.

You enjoyed the trip over?

Yes, I did.

How do you feel about the future?

I'm optimistic.

Do you think that you will be the surviving one?

I think that's difficult to say right now.

I see. Do you feel hopeful?

Yes, I'd like to live.

What do you feel about the new girl?

Well, she seems like my own, then. I've been around her quite a while.

I see. You're rather looking forward to it?

Yes.

You don't mind the responsibilities and obligation to her?

No.

Do you have any sort of future plan for yourself?

At the present, no.

23.2 Check Your Understanding

Question 23.1

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Question 23.3

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Question 23.4

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