Analysis of Character Fluctuation in "Popular Mechanics" by Raymond Carver
Throughout "Popular Mechanics," the character of the Mother displays a significant fluctuation between ID, EGO, and SuperEgo. Initially exuding anger and harshness towards her leaving husband, she later calms down and handles situations more rationally. However, as the story progresses, her instincts kick in fiercely when it comes to fighting for the baby, showcasing a complex interplay of psychological elements within the character dynamics.
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Popular Mechanics By Raymond Carver
Character: The lady (Mother)
The Mother: ID She would have it, this baby. She grabbed for the baby s other arm. She caught the baby around the wrist and leaned back (Carver 2). Summary: She wants the baby, and her instincts kick in allowing her to fight for him doing what she deems best.
The Mother: ID Son of a bitch! I m so glad you re leaving! (Carver 1). Summary: The lady s anger is coming out as she makes a harsh statement to her leaving husband.
The Mother: Ego Are you crazy? (Carver 1). Get out of here! (Carver 2). Summary: The Lady is trying to talk to her leaving husband, keeping the confrontation to a minimum. As she made rash word choices before.
The Mother ID: I m glad you re leaving! I m glad you re leaving! she said. Do you hear? (Carver 1). Summary: The lady lashes out in a harsh manner at her husband. She could feel bad for this comment, but her rage leads her to making this comment.
The Mother: Superego She turned and tried to hold the baby over in a corner behind the stove (Carver 2). Summary: Her Superego is telling her to run from conflict that has presented itself.
Story Progression Throughout the story, we see a strong fluctuation between ID, EGO, and SuperEgo. In the beginning of the story, we start off with the mother being happy her husband is leaving. So happy that she makes harsh comments directed at her husband. As the story progresses the Mother becomes a bit calmer, handling the situation in a more appropriate manner. While at the end the Mother and Father get into an argument over who keeps the baby, and the mother does everything in her power to keep the baby, eventually succeeding.
Source Carver, Raymond. Popular Mechanics. Retrieved October 15th2021 from http://myriverside.sd43.bc.ca/pbarrington/english-12/novel-unit-identityperseverance/
