The Difference Between Id In Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

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In this story Freud’s theory of the human psyche are being reflected by the society of the Victorian Era and characters Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde. Id is the part of the human personality that is based purely off of instinct, it’s only goal is pleasure, it does not feel guilty, and does not care about social conventions. Hyde is the epitome of the Id, in the book he was described as pure evil. Hyde did not feel guilty that he hurt a little girl or murdered Sir Danvers Carew, he only cared for himself and what he wanted. Ego is represented by Dr.Jekyll. Ego is the part of your personality that compromises between Id and Superego. In the book, Dr.Jekyll is trying to balance his desires and the morals of Victorian society. Overwhelmed by these morals,