Id, ego, and super-ego

are unbelievably important and relevant to the studies in each field. With most, if not all readings hinting at social psychology 25 and 28 both revolve around personality as Reading 30 addresses Freud’s daughter study over her father’s theories of egos while Readings 35 and 36 go over studies dealing with psychotherapy. Nonetheless, as Rotter goes over internal and external locus of control fate, he inevitably develops a test ultimately measuring a person’s locus of control. However, his work…

well as Act 3 Scene IV. After King Hamlet’s death and putting Hamlet in a situation of where he must pretend to be insane, Hamlet’s true sanity can be questioned through his decision making and through the analysis of his pleasure seeking id, his realistic ego, and his over-thinking superego from a psychoanalytical reading of the text. By taking a look through the psychoanalytical lens, it is apparent through Hamlet’s long soliloquy that the death of his father is very much taking a toll on…

defense mechanism has helped me choose friends more wisely, I don’t really feel like I need to use emotional insulation anymore, but it is still kind of a habit of mine to be more cautious and shy away from being social with new people. I think my ego is worried about being put in the same situation that I had while at Stilwell. As I expose myself to social situations I get better at becoming more confident at making…

Additionally, Adler’s theory of masculine protest influenced The Sun Also Rises. After reflecting on societal trends, Adler concluded that men see themselves as superior and have more control than women in society (Boerre 26). Throughout the novel, Brett changes her relationships constantly, but is always involved in a romantic relationship with one or more male characters at a time. Brett is independent because she chooses which men to have a relationship with, but, she is controlled by her…

Doppelganger. Noun. A ghostly double or counterpart of a living person. The double may not be nearly as obvious in normal society as one person having two completely different appearances, but some people may lead a ‘double life’ which is the same concept. Someone could have two very distinct personalities that almost form two people that are incredibly different. This concept of a doppelganger is very prevalent in life and more importantly in literature. Doppelgangers are especially seen in…

Gallagher as she is the one and only person whom he truly loves. He spent his whole summer with her and feels as if she is one of the few who could relate to Holden. From a Freudian psychoanalytical perspective, Holden would seem to be developing his id, where he wants Jane and wants her at the moment he mentions her. As a result, this causes Holden to become frustrated at the fact that he can 't have her and causes him to perform actions that are irrational and regrettable. Holden tries to…

MYTH AND FAIRYTALE PSYCHOANALYSIS OF Abstract This paper entitled ‘psychoanalytic theory on Naga-Mandala’ regards as an analysis of psychological side of the play. The psychoanalytic theory is applicable on Naga-Mandala as Girish Karnad disseminates facts about human life and psyche of humans in ancient Indian stories with the changing social codes and morals of modern life. Girish Karnad’s plays are pertinent to the psychological problems, dilemmas, and conflicts defied by the modern Indian…

Hayashi split into two separate women, attaining the freedom and acclaim through her alter ego that she could not acquire as a housewife. Through her other identity, Mrs. Hayashi is able to escape her everyday routine and truly enjoy herself. Rosie discloses that her mother had…

‘Superego’ of one’s conscience can otherwise be known as the manners and kind side of a personality. It is considered the opposite of the ‘Id’ which is the wild side that drives a man to do sorts of unspeakable things. Within William Golding’s The Lord of the Flies, Piggy, is one of the only characters on the deserted island that appears to not contain his ‘Id’ side. Although, many moments in the text give us evidence that Piggy is very in touch with his Superego. Piggy can be pushed to his…

The following is a case study of Diana Nyad who is most known for being the first person confirmed to swim from Cuba to Florida. Diana Nyad suffered from sexual assault by the hands of her childhood coach. She channeled that energy into swimming developing a compulsive behavior that encouraged a self-inflicted torturous training. Nyad’s training resulted in breaking Penny Palfrey’s distance record for distance swimming. (“DianaNyad”Wikipedia.WikimediaFoundation,n.d.Web.) In this case history, I…