Losey, Jay Brian.Sgarlata, Emily.Baylor University. Dept. of English.2009-08-262009-08-262009-082009-08-26http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5423Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-100).Throughout the course of McEwan's writing career, his books have dealt with interpersonal relationships, society, history, and the human condition, but his later works have grown and become more introspective, less shocking, and even more challenging because of their depth. This thesis will argue that the maturation has resulted in a shift from an extremely postmodern position to a more nuanced modern style, thus explaining the tension between and evolution of the concepts of the Freudian id, ego and super-ego or, more simply put, desire and conscience in his works.v, 100 p.70840 bytes607889 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.McEwan, Ian -- Criticism and interpretation.Desire in literature.Conscience in literature.Postmodernism (Literature)ThesisWorldwide access