Three distinct characters found in "The Kugelmass Episode" represent the Id, Ego, and Superego of author Woody Allen's character. While Emma's character reflects Allen's desires. Much like Kugelmass' character, Allen experiences several unsuccessful relationships. His most notorious relationship was with Mia Farrell, whom he cheated on with their adopted daughter. The way he treated their relationship establishes his need to trade the old for something new and improved because he can't find satisfaction. The Id describes our wants, desires and sex itself and this can be represented by the character of the Great Persky. He is the magician who has the ability to send Kugelmass into any book he chooses. The cheap Chinese piece of furniture, or time machine, is also a symbol of Id because of the instant gratification that comes from fulfilling Kugelmass's desires. As Kugelmass questions him, “Are you sure it’s safe,” and Persky responds, “Sure.” Is everything safe in this crazy world? » Persky's response once again identifies the Id, while Kugelmass's character focuses a little more on the Ego. Persky doesn't seem to care about anything; He does not question any risk. Kugelmass’s comment to Persky as he waits in the lodge for his final trip, “Sex and romance…. What we go through for a pretty face,” reaffirms that the Id doesn’t care about the consequences, just the reward. Kugelmass wants what he wants, whether it means biting him or not. The Ego is representative of the character of Kugelmass. He wants to have an affair, but deep down he realizes he has to hide it from his wife to avoid hurting her. When the opportunity arises to have an affair with a fictional character, he no longer sees the downside of having a... middle of paper ... nothing more than a typical Jewish New Yorker. His desire to be someone more exotic is predominant over Kugelmass's desires. He may feel like he doesn't have enough passion and class to be considered one of the great authors. He often plays on the comedic aspects of life to hide his flaws. The reason for unsuccessful attempts in relationships is that he will always lack something. His repeated attempts to fill this void with someone new until something better came along continued until he received backlash from people concerned about his relationship with his adopted daughter . She is his tener, which has caused him to lose the respect of many people, including his other children. Although he is not trapped in their current relationship, the stigma will still be there and the consequences will still be present in how others perceive him..