DYNAMICS OF ID, EGO, AND SUPEREGO IN ADOLESCENCE IN THE PRINCE OF MIST BY CARLOS RUIZ ZAFON.

Abstract

This paper addresses various facets of psychological changes observed in adolescence when they are propelled into a dangerous or uncertain situation. Based on Freud's tripartite structure of Ego psychology, the characters are studied concerning their age and other external factors. It also shows the dynamics of the Id, Ego and Superego in three adolescent characters in the novel The Prince of Mist (1993) written by the Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon and translated into English by Lucia Graves. The plot is set during the Second World War and the young protagonist Max, his sister Alicia and their friend Roland are stuck in a ballgame unknown to them. While trying to unravel the mystery they face their greatest villain, their fears. These characters witness a series of ill-fated events that forces them to be on edge. The conflict between their moral and realistic visions results in impulsive actions which are examined using the three structures proposed by Sigmund Freud i.e., Id, Ego, and Superego. Copyright of Language in India is the property of Language in India and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.