Hero v. Anti-Hero: What’s the difference?. ID, EGO, SUPEREGO Freudian psychology divides the...

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Hero v. Anti-Hero: What’s the difference?

Transcript of Hero v. Anti-Hero: What’s the difference?. ID, EGO, SUPEREGO Freudian psychology divides the...

Page 1: Hero v. Anti-Hero: What’s the difference?. ID, EGO, SUPEREGO Freudian psychology divides the psyche into three subconscious parts. The id Represents irrational.

Hero v. Anti-Hero:What’s the difference?

Page 2: Hero v. Anti-Hero: What’s the difference?. ID, EGO, SUPEREGO Freudian psychology divides the psyche into three subconscious parts. The id Represents irrational.

ID, EGO, SUPEREGO

• Freudian psychology divides the psyche into three subconscious parts. • The id

• Represents irrational carnal desire; runs on impulses and wants• The superego

• driven by an individual's conscience and morality. • The ego• logical mediator between these two oftentimes conflicting

parts of the mind.

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Pop Culture References of these Psyches

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Joseph Campbell’s Definition of Hero (Ego)

• Hero:• Willing to Sacrifice for other (self-sacrifice)

• Hero Archetypes = Ego• Hero represents the ego’s search for identity• Becomes a complete, integrated human being through their journey• Hero is propelled by:

• The desire to be loved and understood • To Succeed • Survive • Be Free• Right Wrongs

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The Anti-Hero (ID)

• There are two types of Anti-Heros:• Hero qualities but are jaded and disillusioned (Rebel)

• Batman• James Dean in Rebel without a Cause and East of Eden• Lizabeth Salander in Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

• Tragic Hero: Flawed Heroes who never overcome their inner demons: ID• Whose actions may be deplorable, but the audience somehow

sympathizes • They may be charming, they have admirable qualities, but the flaws

win out• Dexter Morgan• Walter White • Scarlett O’Hara

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Jay Gatsby: Hero or Anti-Hero?