Sigmund Freud's Ideologies in Lord of the Flies
German screenwriter Werner Herzog says that Civilization is like a thin layer of ice
upon a deep ocean of chaos and darkness." William Golding expresses his insights through Lord
of the Flies where Jack, Ralph, and Piggy evolve as both individuals and role models throughout
the book. Each typify one of Sigmund Freud's three levels of consciousness: the id, the ego, and
the superego. The young school boys demonstrate their distinct thinking processes in order to
make decisions in high pressure situations, as their hardship away from the bonds of civilization
continue. Golding is able to demonstrate Freud's theory while these three characters use their
impulses as well as their human instincts …show more content…
ld is human instinct
where the driving force influences decisions, out-values the wellbeing of the collective, and
gratifies one's own endeavours above all else. Jack is found to be a selfish, self-centred character
who is concerned solely about his individual desires during times of hardship. When Ralpłh
questions Jack about the importance of rescue, he responds casually by saying "Rescue? Yes, of course! All the same, I'd like to catch a pig first" (53). One of the major conflicts in Lord of the flies is Jack's focus on killing pigs that intrudes on Ralph's ability to build shelters. Due to the
hunger of the school boys and their desire for meat, Jack is seen as a figure who is able to give
the boys something they yearned. Consequently, Simon and Ralph are left alone to build the
shelters for the
boys. It seems obvious to Ralph that being rescued is the number one priority
whereas Jack on the other hand is bound up in his selfish vision. His feelings and emotions
control his mind, often leading to irrational decisions all to satisfy his craving for power and self
satisfaction. Because of this closed mind way of thinking, Jack successfully prevents
German screenwriter Werner Herzog says that Civilization is like a thin layer of ice
upon a deep ocean of chaos and darkness." William Golding expresses his insights through Lord
of the Flies where Jack, Ralph, and Piggy evolve as both individuals and role models throughout
the book. Each typify one of Sigmund Freud's three levels of consciousness: the id, the ego, and
the superego. The young school boys demonstrate their distinct thinking processes in order to
make decisions in high pressure situations, as their hardship away from the bonds of civilization
continue. Golding is able to demonstrate Freud's theory while these three characters use their
impulses as well as their human instincts …show more content…
ld is human instinct
where the driving force influences decisions, out-values the wellbeing of the collective, and
gratifies one's own endeavours above all else. Jack is found to be a selfish, self-centred character
who is concerned solely about his individual desires during times of hardship. When Ralpłh
questions Jack about the importance of rescue, he responds casually by saying "Rescue? Yes, of course! All the same, I'd like to catch a pig first" (53). One of the major conflicts in Lord of the flies is Jack's focus on killing pigs that intrudes on Ralph's ability to build shelters. Due to the
hunger of the school boys and their desire for meat, Jack is seen as a figure who is able to give
the boys something they yearned. Consequently, Simon and Ralph are left alone to build the
shelters for the
boys. It seems obvious to Ralph that being rescued is the number one priority
whereas Jack on the other hand is bound up in his selfish vision. His feelings and emotions
control his mind, often leading to irrational decisions all to satisfy his craving for power and self
satisfaction. Because of this closed mind way of thinking, Jack successfully prevents