Could this include a return to the purity of the life of the solitary id? With just the id (as in childhood), there are no repercussions, no guilt, no inhibitions, no obligations; just ignorant bliss. Would art ( such as the literature described by Freud) then be a tool and a mean of obtaining this state of mind, purity, and ultimately happiness? Am I reading too far into this? What do YOU think?
Samantha's last question left me completely torn. During her last blog she mentions how the id is the most pure part of our being, and while I agree with her, I completely disagree. The id is the instinct which we initially act upon, it is what we are born with and what helps us to survive. Every living, breathing creature has an id. It is a state of no guilt or inhibitions, however I strongly believe it is not a state of purity. I would say our purest state lies within our super-ego, which is our conscience and steers us in the right direction by telling us right from wrong. Our id can easily lead us down the wrong path, and away from what is right. If we all acted on instinct this world would be far worse from what it already is.
I do agree that art is a tool in which leads us to a state of purity, but ultimate happiness? Art could also lead us to a state of temporary depression if we see an artwork depicting death or destruction.
I do not think you are reading too far into this, there is no such thing as "reading too far." There is always more to uncover within a piece of literature. There is always more knowledge behind what you already know.
Does the super ego truly help the artist to create?
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