The Id The Ego and the Superego Freudian

The Id, The Ego, and the Superego Freudian Psychoanalysis: Lord of the Flies

The Psyche: The mind, and why we do what we do • People’s actions can be explained by the interaction of the three parts of their subconscious mind: – The Id – The Ego – The Superego

Id: Basic Desire • What each person wants • No sense of conscience: everyone’s “inner child” – Children, before they are taught social skills • Demands immediate gratification of their needs and desires

Superego: Guilt • Guided by socially imposed behavior and a sense of guilt • Learned through adult instruction and living in society – Parents scold you and other members of society criticize or teach you

Ego: Reality • The balance between the Id and the Superego • Takes the desires of the Id, filters them through the superego, and comes up with an action that satisfies both entities • The Ego realizes that the Id must be satisfied, but that there are certain socially acceptable ways to achieve satisfaction

Freudian Analysis of LOTF: Collaborative Writing • Today, you will do a collaborative writing project with a partner. • Respond to the following prompt in three well-developed paragraphs. • As a part of your answer, be sure to use at least some evidence from chapter six and seven to show that you are up to date with your reading. • Assure that each paragraph has: – Topic and concluding sentences – Quotes, with citations, as evidence that support your topic sentence – Thoughtful analysis of each quote • What aspects of the Freudian psyche do the three protagonists of LOTF represent? – Jack – Ralph – Piggy • Explain, and provide at least two examples from the text for each character to prove what you’re saying is true.