This wold make an interesting discussion point as obviously it is open to interpretation.
Golding always intended for people to view this novel philosophically and recognize the symbolism in each character. The superego by definition includes the conscience and all society's 'shoulds' and 'should-nots.' It is highly demanding and needs the influence of the ego to allow it to successfully incorporate into one person.
an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature
and therefore it would not be possible for one perfect person, on the island to fit effortlessly into the novel. This is why Golding needed various characters - non less the personification of Id - Jack and his tribe - to present the complete...
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