Sigmund Freud Lord Of The Flies Research Paper

William Golding, the author of Lord of the Flies, incorporates Sigmund Freud's personality theory, ID, ego, and superego in his writing. The three main characters of his book are Jack, the ID, Ralph, the ego, and Piggy, the superego. The ID personality means reaching simple desires. The ego personality means the person is conscious of reality and is someone who takes on leadership positions. The superego is also conscious but adds ethics and prefers to follow direction. Jack focuses on his own needs, and doesn't focus on getting off the island. Ralph becomes the chief and acquires a leadership role. Ralph makes getting off the island one of his priorities. Piggy always tries to do things the “proper” way. Piggy follows Ralphs rules and promotes them. In Lord of the Flies, Sigmund Freud's theory helps shape each character's individual personality.
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Jack is the perfect example of Sigmund Freud's “ID” personality. The ID personality is someone who is unconscious of the significance of things. In William Golding’s book, Lord of the Flies, Jack acts againsts the leader, Ralph. He focuses on his own desires and does what he pleases. Jack goes against Ralph's laws and listens to no one. “Bullocks to the rules! We’re strong- we hunt! If there’s a beast, we’ll hunt it down…” (Golding) The ID is impetuous. The ID does not focus …show more content…
This personality theory is ID, Ego, and Superego. Jack identifies with the ID. The ID is independent and doesn't like to take orders. Ralph identifies with the ego. The ego is a leader who makes decisions. The ego is aware of what is happening and doesn't ignore it. Piggy identifies with the superego. The superego is aware of things and incorporates ethics and morals. The superego directs people in the right direction. This theory shapes an outline to the book, Lord of the Flies, and helps develop the way each character acts and makes