Topic > Sigmund Freud's Theory in Golding's Lord of the Flies

Sigmund Freud's theory of personality is woven into Golding's work. The structure of this theory, built by the id, the ego and the superego, connects to the personalities of the main characters in Lord of the Flies. Starting from birth, the id is one of the main components of this theory. Described in three separate parts, Freud's theory states that the id component is the part of the personality where the basis from which all impulses come is found. The id falls into the Freudian category of the unconscious mind and sometimes unreasonable thinking, driven by the impulse to avoid pain. Furthermore, the id requires immediate happiness and the lack of this could cause displeasure or pain. According to Sigmund Freud himself, the id is based on the “pleasure principle” (Freud 1920 AD). Jack may be better related to the personality described by the Id, as he is always seeking power wherever and whenever he can get it. As the leader of the choir, commands were shouted often and soon the choir became “wearily obedient (Golding 20)” and even hesitant to speak to him; “...