Dream interpretation

have argued whether or not dreams have a true purpose when it comes to humans. In chapter four of, “The Storytelling Animal,” Jonathan Gottschall argues that indeed dreams do have a true function. However, he also claims that “a function for dreams or pretend play or fiction doesn’t mean that we’ve identified the function.” (Page 86). I agree with Gottshchall pertaining to his outlook on dreams having a purpose. Through his varied research, Gottschall concludes that dreams are simply a scape…

Dream Theory Everyone on planet Earth dreams, whether they claim they dream or not. Dreams are a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind, typically occurring during REM sleep. But, why do people dream? Many famous psychologists have come up with theories on why humans dream and the purpose of a dream is. One such psychologist is Sigmund Freud with his famous, yet non-scientific, theory that dreams are symbolic expressions of a person’s unconscious conflict or…

Santiago was following a recurring dream of finding treasure, but on the way gained a lot of knowledge about omens (Gods signs) ad personal legends (ones faith or story). While his parents wanted him to become a priest he always wanted to see the world, but his father told him that his family35 were poor and the only way for him to see the world was to become a shepherd: and so he did. He always got the same dream under a sycamore tree next to an abandoned church. In his dream he is at the base…

inspire kids with one sentence like Ms.Banner did to me. I strive to teach a student and change their life. Who knows, maybe I could help a young boy or girl find their purpose in life. Until then, I will continue to reach my goals or should I say, my “dreams with…

Why do we have dreams? There’re different types of dreams, ones where you’re asleep, and dreams you have when you’re awake where people decide that they want to do something in their life, it’s a dream of theirs to complete this goal. These types of dreams give you a purpose in life. They give you something to aim for and something to push you forward. Some people might dream of becoming rich and having their own business, whereas others might simply dream of staying healthy throughout life.…

The Psychoanalytic Theory is one most significant personality theories today and is an important guide in the treatment of psychopathology. The idea of psychoanalysis was first introduced in the late 19th century by Sigmund Freud (1964) who conducted research on neurotic and hysterical symptoms, in his attempt to find an effective treatment for patients with anxiety and mental disorders. Sigmund Freud was one of the most central figures in Psychology and his theories are extremely important to…

Chapter 2 Misconceptions on Lucid Dreaming Dreams are either funny, entertaining, or hopeful. On the other side of the coin, it could scare one intensely. Lucid dreaming is relatively new and what is new is usually held suspect. It is therefore expected to have all sorts of misconceptions about lucid dreaming. Before one can embark on learning how to have lucid dreams, these misconceptions need clarification. Below are some of the misconceptions that hinder one from seriously learning…

Are you real? Are you really sitting at home reading this, or are you imagining it? Do you really exist, or do you just believe you do? These questions plagued many people during the Great Awakening, especially philosophers like John Locke and Rene Descartes. How does one know for certain that he/she is real? How do we explain the meaning of life? What exactly is love? Is someone capable of changing into someone completely different over time or do we have a core self that never changes, like a…

over: a man with a perceived sense of mental stability but with a realm of repressed desires — all the more reason to explore the unconscious, the uncharted realms of the human psyche. Contrary to Carl Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious, the dreams in Dostoevsky’s novel function as something beyond the characterization of archetypes common to multiple individuals. Dostoevsky’s novel, Crime and Punishment, proves to be more concerned with Raskolnikov’s perceptions regarding his crime,…

In his essay “The Uncanny”, Sigmund Freud attempts to explain the concept of “the uncanny” by using two methods: defining the word through language and analyzing individual experiences. In order to support his claims and illustrate the notion of “the uncanny”, he uses E.T.A. Hoffman’s story “The Sandman”. Despite the fact that this text is intriguing and at first sight appealing, Freud fails to convince his readers that he has discovered the true meaning of “the uncanny” because he struggles…