"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
People often believe that fantasies have a negative tendency to escape reality. However, fantasies themselves also express a transcendence and liberation from reality.
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" tells the story of a girl named Alice and her encounters with a series of bizarre events in a dream. Whether it's her childhood adventures or her fantastical journey as an adult, they are all dreams driven by specific emotions and have a certain impact on her waking life.
The generation of dreams is influenced by various factors, including social environment, psychological factors, and physical conditions. For example, people in ancient times were unlikely to dream about chatting online. In ancient Eastern thought, it was believed that "those who are benevolent often dream of pine, cypress, peaches, and plums; those who value righteousness often dream of knives, swords, gold, and iron; those who appreciate rituals often dream of food containers, baskets, and wine vessels; those who are wise often dream of rivers, lakes, and mountains; those who are trustworthy often dream of mountains and wilderness." This passage not only illustrates the reliance of dreams on experience but also highlights the dependence of dreams on one's personality. In the case of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Alice is a girl who enjoys fantasy, possesses some strength and rebellion in her personality, and desires to express her thoughts but feels timid in real life. Therefore, through her dreams, she can discover her true self and have the courage to fight against evil forces.
Dreams often contain peculiar and magical events, which are believed to have subtle connections with one's future. Throughout history, many interesting stories about dreams have been passed down. One of the most famous examples is the poet Li Bai's "magical brushwork brings blossoms," where he dreamed that his brush turned into flowers, leading to his fame as a great literary figure.
In "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Alice also dreams of many strange and thrilling things. The interpretations of the dream images encountered by Alice are as follows:
- Dreaming of escaping from enemies signifies avoidance of disaster.
- Dreaming of a rabbit suggests the possibility of encountering familiar faces, while an unmarried person dreaming of holding a rabbit represents finding a lifelong partner.
- Dreaming of falling into a hole suggests being entangled in vexing matters.
- Dreaming of a cat is a sign of unfavorable events.
- Dreaming of a caterpillar indicates encountering minor troubles in life.
- Dreaming of mushrooms symbolizes an improvement in one's life.
- Dreaming of confronting a cunning queen signifies financial luck.
Dreams are a manifestation of the subconscious, and the occurrence of corresponding phenomena in the future is mostly determined by one's emotions. In "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Alice's rebellion against her mother's orders is not solely determined by dreaming about the Mad Hatter or the Red Queen. It is primarily the result of her personality being stimulated by the extraordinary encounters in her dreams, enabling her to have the courage to express her thoughts.
Similarly, when we have nightmares, our emotions tend to become fearful or suppressed, leading to poor work performance, lack of concentration, and other negative outcomes. Conversely, having pleasant dreams brings about a sense of well-being, making everything feel more enjoyable.
Ultimately, it is personality that determines emotions, and emotions shape destiny. Dreams activate one's personality and emotions from the subconscious, reflecting the current state and providing glimpses of the future. Although dreams do not necessarily represent inevitable occurrences, they serve as reminders to pay attention to certain changes. As Russell said, "Fantasy may lead mankind to the entrance of a new world," acknowledging the key role of fantasy and dreams in interpreting reality.