Throughout the novel, the three main characters demonstrate each of the Freudian traits Jack the id, Ralph the ego and Piggy the superego. Jack the id will need to seek the instance gratification of his primal needs. Ralph the ego will have to hold back the impulsiveness of the id until the time is socially acceptable. Piggy the superego is the closest connection to a moral compass. Jack’s id cannot control his emotions which implode into an emotional outburst when they went to Castle Rock to search for the beast. On the hike, it was starting to get dark therefore, Ralph and the other boys made the decision to go straight to the platform and climb tomorrow, however Jack’s id could not control himself and he had an angry outburst. “I’m …show more content…
His ego will make statements which will get the other boys to look up to him, such as when he told the boys that his father could rescue them when they were swimming. “I could swim when I was five. Daddy taught me. He’s a commander in the navy. When he gets leave, he’ll rescue us” (13). Therefore, Ralph says these types of comments because his ego thinks that the boys will like him more. Furthermore, Ralph’s ego can negotiate with Jack’s id when Jack does not become chief. As seen during the meeting to choose the leader of the group, Ralph’s ego can precept that Jack’s id is getting mad and to appease the situation down Ralph communicates to him. “The choir belongs to you, of course” (23). Here Ralph contents the urges of Jack’s desire in a socially acceptable manner. The ego did, what would be acceptable by society and what is realistic. Additionally, he satisfied the id desire to be the leader for the most part. Ralph’s ego can influence the id by compelling the id to focus on a single goal. This is done when Ralph’s ego calls upon the group to look for some special people to tend the rescue fire. By calling them special Ralph’s ego pulled on Jack’s desire to be the leader in which Jack said. “Ralph, I’ll split up the choir, my hunters, that is, into groups and we’ll be responsible for keeping the fire going.” (42-43). Ralph’s ego motivates the id primal desires to achieve a common …show more content…
Equally important, Piggy’s superego would be the one enforcing the rules which is shown when he is following Ralph around the beach looking for survivors but will not run. “My auntie told me not to run,” he explained, “on account of my asthma.” (9). Piggy demonstrates his ability to follow the rules given him by his aunt. Piggy’s superego believes he needs to follow the rules, even though his aunt is not on the island. Furthermore, Piggy’s superego needs to have the rules enforced at all times wanting to enforce them on the boys. The superego has relentlessly reprimanded their conduct and tries to enforce the rules set by Ralph. Additionally, Piggy’s superego behaved in a right and decent manner compared to the boys who were acting like unruly and disjointed by rushing to make the fire. As Piggy was the only one left standing by the leader Ralph, who was still holding on to the conch. Piggy would comment to Ralph, “Like kids!” he said scornfully “Acting like a crowd of kid” (38). This demonstrates how Piggy is so appalled by the boy’s behavior. Piggy superego needs to maintain the rules of society and continue to work to have peace and order. Piggy superego will always battle against Jack’s id which shows the constant battle between the two. When Jack departs Piggy was finally able to contribute to the discussion as shown by his action. “Piggy was so full of delight and expanding