Analyzing Psychological Influence in 'The Hitchhiker' Narrative
Dive into the intricate web of psychological dynamics as the ego, id, and superego clash in a driver-hitchhiker encounter. Explore themes of influence, conflict, and moral dilemma in this thought-provoking presentation based on the classic tale "The Hitchhiker."
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PSYCHOLOGICAL LENS IGNITE PRESENTATION T H E H I T C H H I K E R R O A L D D A H L K A M E K O A N D M A L K
PROTAGONIST (EGO) Easily Influenced by hitchhiker (ID) Before ID shows up, follows speed limit
Protagonist agrees to speed to impress If ID was denied Tension in car
HITCHHIKER (ID) Seeking adventure Impulsively asks driver to speed A hundred and fifteen! Go on! Don't slack off!" (Dahl, 2)
POLICE Ego fails In using reality principle experiences anxiety This is real trouble," "I don't like it one little bit. (Dahl, 3)
POLICEMAN (SUPEREGO) Enforces society s laws Punishes Ego when Ego listens to ID Speeding Ticket
Police (Superego) implements guilt for Driver (Ego) Perhaps your house is on fire and you're dashing home (Dahl, 3)
Superego forces Ego to follow moralistic goals Protagonist returns to proper speed limit after encounter
No Consequences according to ID Take your license away... give you a whoppin' big fine, but that'll be the end (Dahl, 4)
ID does no proper thinking Hitchhiker (ID) steals policeman s books
Ending Ego is once again influenced by ID "You're brilliant!" (Dahl, 8) Protagonist believes Hitchhiker has a good mindset
Superego must come and resolve/punish Ego Id influences Ego which leads to conflict