Russell cannot look at a woman without thinking about what it would be like to be intimate with her; however,he always resists the impulse to be forward and conducts himself like a gentleman.What is the force that prompts him to subdue his baser instincts?

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The force that prompts Russell to subdue his baser instincts is likely his superego, which represents the moral and ethical standards of society that have been internalized by individuals. Russell's behavior suggests that he has an internalized sense of ethics and morality that prevents him from acting on his impulses, even though his id (the instinctual and impulsive part of the psyche) may be pushing him to do so.

Russell Cannot Look at a Woman Without Thinking About What