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Essay / The Superego in Lord of the Flies and Fahrenheit 451
Ralph shows the actions of the id and superego in deciding whether to act as a leader or go wild like Jack. Montag also shows actions of the id and superego in trying to save society or become part of the corrupt society. Ralph from Lord of the Flies and Montag from Fahrenheit 451 have the same goal: saving people through actions on the superego, which results in vicious people trying to kill them. At first, Ralph is undecided between the id and the superego. He demonstrates superego when Ralph says, “I was boss and you were going to do what I said.” You speak. But you can’t even build cabins – so you go hunting and put out the fire” (Golding 59). Fire is the only way to save the guys. When the guys miss their chance to be rescued, Ralph becomes angry and reiterates the importance of keeping the fire going. Ralph wants the guys on the island to listen to him and act more like a leader. “The rules!” » shouted Ralph. “You’re breaking the rules!” » (Golding 79) Ralph establishes certain rules allowing the society of the island to be left alone and to be rescued. Ralph wants them to survive before being rescued and begins to create a society among them. However, Jack, a misguided enemy, hates the idea of Ralph being the leader and begins to take actions motivated by his identity. Although Ralph is motivated by the superego, he also shows his identity when Ralph says, “This is our island. It's a good island. While we wait for the adults to come get us, we’ll have fun” (Golding 27). At first, Ralph just wants to have fun and doesn't care about the rescue. Ralph doesn't care because he doesn't think about the raging war and counts on his father to save him. Ralph begins to realize the facts and begins to act in a more civilized manner. Ralph also shows his identity when he "was in the middle of a paper......h Ralph from Lord of the Flies and Montag from Fahrenheit 451 act towards the superego, which leads to creating identity-driven enemies , however, they both achieve their goal: to be rescued or save society As Ralph becomes a leader thanks to Piggy's help, he attempts to put an end to the wild ways of Jack and his group. Likewise, Montag. begins to understand the truth and decides to participate in bringing the books to society Both have a lot in common as they progress through the story Golding, William. : Penguin, 1999. Print (1954)Bradbury, Ray. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1967. Print. Henningfeld, Diane Andrews. Coup de vent, 1998. Rpt. at the Literary Resource Center: Gale, 2013. Documentary Resource Center. Internet. November 21. 2013.