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We have come some distance in these preliminary chapters, having examined the historical basis for a new theory of dreams, the epistemological problem concerning the evidence of dream-life, the grounds for considering dreaming as a form of unconscious thinking equivalent to the actions and play of babies and small children, a theory of symbolism which places it at the core of the process for thinking about the meaning of our emotional experiences, and finally an outline of the theory of extended metap-sychology upon whose foundation we wish to construct our theory of dreams. It is necessary now to outline the theory itself so that we may examine its various components in some greater detail.
Let us start some dream material to which we may refer back as we go along. You will recall the four “crucifixion” dreams: the cleared bridle-way, but for the hazel saplings; the young couple worshipping their tomato plant; the inhibited necrophilia; and the paralysis by Mr Parker 51. Let us add to that series another duet of dreams from a young man who returned to analysis after a weekend reporting that he had a new girl-friend who seemed very interested in him, had gone back to his flat with him but had probably been disappointed that he had made no sexual advance to her. The trouble had been that he had not yet written the lecture which he had to deliver the morning of the session to his senior colleagues, although he had known of it for over a month. Not only had he disappointed the girl but he had had to cancel a lecture to his students as well. Two little dream images were vivid in his mind from the brief nap he had had in his office after writing until five in the morning.
Richard Nixon, although not yet elected President, seemed to have been given full use of the White House and its facilities, which he proceeded to abuse to set up his gang.
Mr Callaghan, who was visiting Washington on a state visit with his family, had not even had a car put at his disposal, but all were b