According to Freud in Civilization and Its Discontents, which of the following best exemplifies what he meant by basic needs and the "futility of rebellion"?
A) Dorcas is told she must save her allowance or else.
B) Magda is sent to bed early for wetting her pants.
C) Carl, who is seven, is told "get to bed now" when he lies awake at night texting his friend.
D) Having lost his second pair of contact lenses in a week, Lou is told he has to wear his glasses. He refuses.

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Carl's basic need for sleep is being thwarted by his parents' demand that he go to bed. His rebellion against this demand is futile because he is ultimately dependent on his parents for his well-being.

According to Freud in Civilization and Its Discontents, Which of the Following