The prologue to Chapter 11 describes the story of the twins, Julian and Kenneth. Using Freud's terminology, which component of personality dominated Julian's behavior when he tried to rob the drugstore?

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The id is the component of personality that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of its needs and desires without concern for morality or consequences. Julian's behavior of attempting to rob the drugstore shows a clear drive for immediate gratification without consideration for the consequences, suggesting that the dominant force behind his behavior is his id.

The Prologue to Chapter 11 Describes the Story of the Twins