From the classical perspective, Mr. Hunting can be seen in conflict with control/power vs. lack of control/powerlessness. This conflict can be can be seen arising in which expressing control was forbidden in the foster family. As he grew older the lack of control on his life he felt led to the development of a harsh superego. There was clash between his id and his superego when he was young. His id impulses try to fight back against his foster father and his superego would try to remind him that his foster father is an authority figure. He still tried hold on to some control by choosing what type of method would be used to beat him. The following defenses have arisen to help him ward off these feelings of powerlessness. Mr. Hunting uses the
