The Great War and Personal Hardships

This chapter explores the hardships faced by Sigmund Freud and his family during the Great War, including food and heating shortages, the physical and emotional toll on Freud's sons who served in the war, and the devastating Spanish flu outbreak. It also delves into the connection between Freud's personal life and his professional work, focusing on his publication of 'Beyond the Pleasure Principle' and the concept of a death drive.