Category Archives: Ask Dr. Freud

who dreams what

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Husband: “I dreamed my father had slaves on board his ship, we struggled in the water and I killed him.” 7-yr-old son: “I dreamed I got a giant box with every single Kung Zhu battle arena and accessory in it.” … Continue reading →

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ask Dr. Freud: dreams

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

Dear Dr. Freud, I heard that you believe every dream is the fulfillment of a wish on the part of the dreamer. I have a recurrent dream of toadstools growing all over the skirt and train of my wedding dress. … Continue reading →

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Ask Dr. Freud: Oedipus and vampires

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Dear Dr. Freud, I read recently that your theory of the Oedipus Complex can account for the popularity of vampire stories in contemporary literature and film. Can you explain the connection? Sincerely, Vampfan     Dear Vampfan, As you know, … Continue reading →

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ask Dr. Freud: archetypes

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Dear Dr. Freud, The theory of archetypes—the argument that a relatively small stock of characters and themes recur in endless but recognizable variations in our stories—has been hugely exciting and useful to scholars for a century now.  So who really … Continue reading →

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Ask Dr. Freud: the trouble with the tooth fairy

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

Dear Dr. Freud, I’ve heard you disapprove of childhood myths like Santa and the Easter Bunny.  Why are you such a wet blanket? Sincerely,  An Earnest Parent Dear EP, Over the course of my long and illustrious career listening to … Continue reading →

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