The Unconscious Decision-Making In Ender's Game, By Orson Scott Card

The Unconscious Mind

Decision-making is a process used in everyday life, and some may argue that choices are never really ours because they are influenced by our surroundings. However, what if the brain takes account everything and uses different parts of the brain to make a decision that pleases all sides of a personality. In Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card elaborates on Ender's different aspects of his character through his actions and reactions. And in the article, "Freud's Theory of the Id, Ego, and Superego" it categorizes the human mind into three subsections. In both texts, it is shown how the 3 sections of the mind can continually influence the "everyday decision makings" of a person.

The concept that the id, ego, and superego control

Ender shows how he handles situations differently which can accommodate to the assertion that the three parts of our brain are responsible for different behaviors. The Id comes into play when Ender impulsively beats Stilson to death. He wasn't aware and was even surprised by how hard his comeback kick was. This shows how Ender isn't usually violent, but when he is provoked he acts with his desires of being safe and attacks the assailant. Another part of Ender was showcased when he strategically formatted plans that lead to victory. He would take account his environment as well as his options before making a decision based on what was most reasonable. The ego can be connected to his actions where he pleased the id's want of winning in a sensible resolution. Determination is also influenced by his superego which causes Ender to take responsibility for the buggers. After Ender realizes that the buggers were never a threat and that they were trying to communicate with Ender, he decided to save the queen and bring her to safety. He did what he thought was his duty after committing genocide because of his moral