As the only psyche present from birth, the id, appropriately, is responsible for unthought out thoughts. Usually, as humans develop, their minds mature with the rest of their bodies. The ego and the super-ego use rationality to repress the id’s dark and instinctual thoughts. “And thus neither that fireman nor I had any time to peer into our creepy thoughts” (Conrad 45). Marlow is aware that he has the ability to think unnecessary thoughts but Conrad’s use of “peer into” suggests that Marlow’s ego and super-ego are well functioning. In society, unhappy thoughts are looked down upon. Therefore, humans attempt to subdue some of their thoughts. “Much of what lies in the unconscious mind has been put there by consciousness, which acts as a censor, driving underground, as it were, unconscious or conscious thoughts or instincts that is deems unacceptable” (Karl 114). While self-repression may appear as a unhealthy tactic, having no control over impulsive actions is a lot worst.
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