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" Dr. Yung continued, ignoring Jade’s interruption. “You see, people develop by grappling with their unconscious, their darker half. The shadow. It consists of all their deepest desires and fears. We’re all made of good and evil, of both parts. The yin and yang.” He gestured to the poster on the wall behind Jade and Travers. “Most people are a blend of both sides. But some, some people allow one side to take over.” “What do you mean ‘take over’?” Travers asked. “They are devoured,” the doctor said darkly, “by their shadow.” “So Allander has a problem differentiating reality from his fantasies?” Travers asked. “Not exactly. He can differentiate between the two, he just has nothing holding him back from acting on his wishes. His shadow is no longer held in check by his persona, or superego. So it roams free.” “A runaway libido with no brakes,” Jade mused. The doctor looked surprised. “Yes, Mr. Marlow. Something like that. I’m afraid I can’t be more helpful, but Allander was quite guarded, particularly when he spoke to me. I’m sure you’ve found that in the tapes. "
― Gregg Andrew Hurwitz , The Tower
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" You wish what? You wish to explore the common bonds we share as outsiders in our society?” He waved an arm in the air for emphasis, his voice drenched in sarcasm. “Well, then, that much we have in common. Hooray for your insightfulness. But I’m afraid that’s where our similarities end. You’re a beast who beats the walls of its prison, but what would you do if you were free? What heights, pray tell, are you just waiting to scale?” Allander shook his head, making sounds of disappointment deep in his throat. “I must confess, darling, I find you a bit tiresome. "
― Gregg Andrew Hurwitz , The Tower