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Hero v. Anti-Hero:What’s the difference?
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.
Pop Culture References of these Psyches
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
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
Jay Gatsby: Hero or Anti-Hero?