I find it quite fascinating applying Freudian concepts to literature. However, the practical applications that can be brought into our own lives that de Berg suggests, seems very minimal if any. Jones discussed in his book why Hamlet is so hesitant on avenging his father's death. He suggested that it was due to the fact that Hamlet was having serious internal conflicts that are acting on his subconscious level. He suggested that there was a special bond between Hamlet and Gertrude during his younger years and was not able to act on the libidinal forces and could not get his father out of the way. However, in my opinion, this key point cannot be proven from the story. As I noted in class, no one asked the little infant what he is feeling or any of his heartaches that he is enduring during his childhood. True, it maybe unconscious & would not be able to express it outright, nonetheless there is no proof of its existence. There is no textual evidence, I believe, to support Jones' claim that Hamlet could not act on his wishes and desires. Nevertheless, studying Freud and literature can provide with some interesting talk over the dinner table, but to have practical applications, further research is definitely needed.