John Bowlby - Attachment Theory
Babies need to make bonds with motherly figure. Humans are hardwired to proximity seek, be close to other humans for purposes of safety, especially in times of perceived distress. A child's attachment for their mom eventually fades but the need for proximity stays, and so you seek out other connections, eventually finding you a partner.
WWII represents the ultimate trauma and left lots of people distressed. Instead of a science/religion center we seek out love. Love is the only stake that can draw everyone together and live peaceably in a communistic setting. This seems like the obvious answer, but relationships haven't always been the center!
Edward Hopper - Nighthawk - 1942
The man alone is in the dark, the couple is in the light. Maybe the lone man came to Philies to find people... The waiter is dressed in white, suggesting a symbolic feel of comfort. (Nurse, doctor, temple)
Facebook - many people turn to social networks in search of proximity but are left unsatisfied because virtual proximity doesn't cut it, there's a false sense of community.
Carl Jung - Archetypes - Agrees with Fraud in that our physcis are divided.
Conscious/Unconscious... The shadow represents the real, or spiritual creativity. It's your power, your struggles, your dreams... not necessarily dark works or sin... (Think of Phantom, "The Ultimatum")
You need to dive into the unconscious and face your reality, discover who you are. Sanity is facing reality no matter what the cost... As soon as you accept that unconscious part of you it will set you free. Dive in and discover who you are.
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