I don't necessarily agree with Freud's theories that are directly or indirectly concerned with the nature of the unconscious mind, suggesting that the powers motivating men and women are mainly and normally unconscious. However, I do believe and understand that that we have repressed wishes and fears. Murfin claims that characters represent the author's alter ego, persona, or repression. I believe this is not always the case... but it can be sometimes. In addition, Murfin brings up a good point that Freud wrote about the unconscious mind and the id/supergo, whereas Conrad wrote about sexual fascinations and evils. Moreover, Murfin also affirms that novels reflect authors' dreams... I find this is a little odd.
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