Early Characterization of the Three Major Characters and Their

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CHAPTER III ANALYSIS

The Research will be divided into several stages. In the early stage the researcher will analyze the three major characters and decide their dominant factor of id, ego, and superego. It is carried in order to give more visible analysis on the following stages. From this point, their dominant factor will be generalized into broader perspective of the existence as individual with dominant id, ego, and superego. The research will then be conducted based on the development of interaction and domination among the three major characters, recalling the major characters as individual dominant feature of id, ego, and superego. And from the progress of the novel and the provided theory of Freudian psychoanalysis, the data will then be analyzed into conclusion to answer the problem statement; how do the three major characters in their latent phase, with their dominant personality features, interact and develop toward one another within abnormal circumstance; in wilderness, related with Freudian psychoanalysis theory?

A. Early Characterization of the Three Major Characters and Their

Dominant Features of Id, Ego, Superego In this sub-chapter, the researcher will analyze the early characterization of the three major characters to find out each dominant features portrayed by commit to user 32 Golding in relation with Freudian personality structure. The analysis of this sub- chapter is conducted to create a more visible scheme to Freudian personality structure which consists of Id, Ego, and Superego as explained in Chapter II. And here, the researcher will take the first chapter of the novel as the main data of analysis. Therefore the researcher will categorize and divide the data according to their significant personality features. And to summarize the characteristic of each Freudian personality structures in the main line are as follow: Id act based on biological demand, immediate pleasure fulfilment, and cannot differentiate between phantasm and reality, it act regardless the surrounding social environment. It is the most primitive form of personality structure. Ego act based on reality concept, it perceives what can be done related to the urge inside and the real condition outside, it does not only focus on the immediate fulfilment but also in a long term survival both as one self and as a part of social environment. It is the ratio of human being. Superego act based on the social norms, belief, and values taught to one self, it differentiate what is right and what is wrong, what may be done and what may not. It is the conscience of people. And from that basic term of Freudian personality structure, the data will be analyzed and classify into the dominant feature of each characters as the following analysis. commit to user 33

1. Ralph’s Dominant Personality Structure

No Data Analysis Dominant Feature 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. “This is an island. At least I think it’s an island. That’s a reef out in the sea. Perhaps there aren’t any grownups anywhere.” LOTF pg 7 Ralph said nothing. Here was a coral island. Protected from the sun, ignoring Piggy’s ill- omened talk, he dreamed pleasantly. Piggy insisted LOTF page 17 “I climbed a rock,” said Ralph slowly, “and I think this is an island.” LOTF page 16 “We’d better all have names,” said Ralph, “so I’m Ralph.” LOTF page 27 “He’s not Fatty,” cried Ralph, “his real name’s Piggy” LOTF page 27 Observing the surrounding, assuming rationally, “that’s a reef out in the sea.” Exact evidential consideration Observing surrounding physically while acting to fulfil the body need, care less to social value , “ignoring Piggy’s ill omened talk” Concluding based on evidence Purposing on social act in order to be prepared for upcoming happening Ignoring social norm for immediate joy Ego Ego Ego Ego Id commit to user 34 7. 8. 9. 10. “Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things.” LOTF page 28 Ralph raised a hand for silence. “All right. Who wants Jack for chief?” “Who wants me?” “I’m chief then.” LOTF page 29 Ralph looked at him, eager to offer something. “The choir belongs to you, of course.” “They could be the army—” “Or hunters—” “They could be—” “Jack’s in charge of the choir. They can be —what do you want them to be?” LOTF page 29-30 “Listen, everybody. I’ve got to have time to think things out. I can’t decide what to do straight off. If this isn’t an island we might be rescued straight away. So we’ve got to decide if this is an island. Everybody must stay round here and wait and not go away. Three of us —if we take more we’d get all mixed, and lose each other —three of us will go on an expedition and Purposing on social act in order to be prepared for upcoming happening Giving chance to satisfy other’s force so there will be no more trouble lies ahead Observing most possible immediate force and offering it alternative to satisfy its need to calm it down Distribution of assignment based on objective point of view with consideration of everyone’s force of personality to keep it in order and under control in order to survive. Ego, superego Ego Ego Ego commit to user 35 11. 12. 13. 14. find out. I’ll go, and Jack, and, and. . . ” LOTF page 30 “You’re no good on a job like this.” LOTF page 31 “Look.” “You can’t come.” “Better Piggy than Fatty,” he said at last, with the directness of ge nuine leadership, “and anyway, I’m sorry if you feel like that. Now go back, Piggy, and take names. That’s your job. So long.” LOTF page 32 “We’ll go to the end of the island,” said Ralph, “and look round the corner.” “If it is an island—” “We’ll try climbing the mountain from here,” he said. “I should think this is the easiest way. There’s less of that jungly stuff; and more pink rock. Come on.” LOTF page 33-34 “We ought to draw a map,” said Ralph, “only we haven’t any paper.” LOTF page 35 Objective and frank decision, ignoring social norm of the way to say it Objective, yet considering social norm he find necessary to keep everything in order Systematic way of thinking, logical assumptions based on the surrounding facts, pure steps of survival objective, long term plan. Systematic way of thinking, logical assumptions based on the surrounding facts, pure Ego Ego Ego Ego commit to user 36 15. 16. “That’s the quickest way back.” “There’s no village smoke, and no boats,” said Ralph wisely. “We’ll make sure later; but I think it’s uninhabited.” LOTF page 39 “You should stick a pig,” said Ralph fiercely. “They always talk about sti cking a pig.” Why didn’t you—?” LOTF page 42 steps of survival objective, long term plan. Systematic way of thinking, logical assumptions based on the surrounding facts, pure steps of survival objective, long term plan. Immediate anger Ego Id On this early chapter of the novel can be seen that Ralph’s role is essential. He takes decisions based on logic, he try hard to fulfil and calm every force of the team which mainly come from Piggy’s and Jack’s. Sometimes he walks along Jack’s side, sometimes he comfort Piggy’s side. His decisions are objective and in the term of long lasting survival. Therefore his dominant personality structure in Freudian psychoanalysis is ego. commit to user 37

2. Jack’s Dominant Personality Structure

No Data Analysis Dominant Feature 1. 2. 3. His face was crumpled and freckled, and ugly without silliness. Out of this face stared two light blue eyes, frustrated now, and turning, or ready to turn, to anger. LOTF page 25 The tall boy shouted at them. “Choir Stand still” LOTF page 25 “Kids’ names,” said Merridew. “Why should I be Jack? I’m Merridew.” Ralph turned to him quickly. This was the voice of one who knew his own mind. “Then,” went on Piggy, “that boy —I forget—” “You’re talking too much,” said Jack Merridew. “Shut up, Fatty.” LOTF page 27 Description of a physically less decent character from the writer. An immediate possibility of force channelling of anger. Direct order, without observing what things should be done and how it should be done, ignoring the surrounding condition. Frontal objection to social norm, immediate response to the self superiority Self centred attitude, total ignorance of social norms, frontal defence on his immediate comfort, due to Piggy’s speech. Id Id Id commit to user 38 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. “I ought to be chief,” said Jack with simple arrogance, “because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.” LOTF page 28 “Hunters.” LOTF page 30 “We don’t want you,” said Jack, flatly. “Three’s enough.” LOTF page 31 “We shan’t see round this co rner,” said Jack, “because there isn’t one. Only a slow curve —and you can see, the rocks get worse —” LOTF page 33 “What made this track?” “Animals.” LOTF 34 “This is real exploring,” said Jack. “I bet nobody’s been here before.” LOTF page 35 Self centred attitude, total ignorance of social norms. And immediate response to the self superiority. A profession chosen to fulfil immediate force of hunger Objective decision, yet a harsh way to communicate Observing logically trough physical surrounding environment Quick answer based on instinct, not seeing other possibility, only what his mind firstly recalls Expression of immediate excitement Id Id Id Ego, Id Ego Id commit to user 39 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. “We’ll get food,” cried Jack. “Hunt. Catch things until they fetch us.” LOTF page 39 “Green candles,” said Jack contemptuously. “We can’t eat them. Come on.” LOTF page 40 “I was choosing a place,” said Jack. “I was just waiting for a moment to decide where to stab him.” “You cut a pig’s throat to let the blood out,” said Jack, “otherwise you can’t eat the meat.” LOTF page 41 “I was going to,” said Jack. He was ahead of them, and they could not see his face. “I was choosing a place. Next time LOTF page 41-42 Priority of immediate need, hunger, purposing fastest way to fulfil it, hunting, strengthen the satisfaction line, “until they fetch us.” Expressing knowledge, yet focusing on physical needs, hunger. Self defence, compliance of the force to become superior Expressing knowledge, yet focusing on physical needs, hunger Self defence, compliance of the force to become superior, frank expression of anger and vengeance Id Id Id Id Id On this chapter of the novel, Jack’s role is not as much as Ralph or Piggy, but he obviously carries influencing potential which is realized and considered by commit to user 40 Ralph in making his decision. In physical appearance, Jack is described to be less decent than the other kids, a more barbaric form of human being which resonance to the description of Id. His actions, speech, and decisions are mainly self-centred, ignorant, and methods to fulfil his immediate needs such as food, force to become superior, and self joy ignoring the social condition surrounding him. Therefore his dominant personality structure in Freudian psychoanalysis is Id.

3. Piggy’s Dominant Personality Structure

No Data Analysis Dominant Feature 1. 2. 3. “What’s your name?” “Ralph.” The fat boy waited to be asked his name in turn but this proffer of acquaintance was not made; the fair boy called Ralph smiled vaguely, stood up, and began to make his way once more toward the lagoon. The fat boy hung steadily at his shoulder. LOTF page 9 “I expect we’ll want to know all thei r names, ”said the fat boy, “and make a list. We ought to have a meeting.” LOTF page 12 “We got to find the others. We got to do something.” Believe in and act due to the proper social norm he was taught about Proposing on a social system, what should be valued and expressing it in a proper way he thinks socially suitable Logical way of thinking, yet Superego Superego Superego commit to user 41 4. 5. 6. LOTF page 17 “We got to do something.” Ralph looked through him. Here at last was the imagined but never fully realized place leaping into real life. Ralph’s lips parted in a delighted smile and Piggy, taking this smile to himself as a mark of recognition, laughed with pleasure. “If it really is an island—” “What’s that?” LOTF page 17 “We can use this to call the others. Have a meeting. They’ll come when they hear us —” LOTF page 20 “He kind of spat, ”said Piggy. “My auntie wouldn’t let me blow on account of my asthma. He said you blew from down here.” Piggy laid a hand on his jutting abdomen. “You try, Ralph. You’ll call the others.” LOTF page 20 setting the priority in social scope Delaying the force of immediate happiness until he find it proper to express it according to the social environment Logical way of thinking, yet setting the priority in social scope Holding on a social message given to him, represented as his auntie telling him, finding a way to achieve his need yet comfort other forces in the way he finds as appropriate manner Superego Superego Superego commit to user 42 7. 8. “That’s why Ralph made a meeting. So as we can decide what to do. We’ve heard names. That’s Johnny. Those two —they’re twins, Sam ’n Eric LOTF page 26-27 “I was with him when he found the conch. I was with him before anyone else was.” LOTF page 31 Abiding his personal importance as he observe that it would be more accepted socially, and expressing his thought in a socially proper way which he thinks will comfort everyone. Believe in and act due to the proper social norm he was taught about, and acknowledging that his importance in socially justified Superego Superego On this chapter, Piggy’s role is filling the whole ignored by both Ralph and Jack. While the two people focus more on the survival in different way, Jack goes for short term and Ralph goes for long term, Piggy purposes on what is less realized by them, the importance of social value, how a society should be conducted, a proper law and order. Therefore his dominant personality structure in Freudian psychoanalysis is Superego. commit to user 43

B. The dominance and Interaction of the Early Characterization and