Marc had a dream that he was swimming in the ocean, when he suddenly began sinking to the ocean floor. In the dream, he frantically tried to swim back to the surface but a mermaid was pulling him down. Which of the following could be a Freudian interpretation of Marc's dream?
A) He has a phobia of swimming and would benefit from lessons to address his fear.
B) He harbors unconscious anger toward his wife, who is constantly overspending.
C) The beach vacation he is planning is probably not a good idea.
D) His interest in mythical creatures suggests that he is creative.

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This dream could represent a struggle with repressed emotions or desires, such as anger towards his wife. The mermaid pulling him down could symbolize this repressed anger or other emotions holding him back. This interpretation aligns with Freud's idea of the unconscious mind and the symbolism of dreams.

Marc Had a Dream That He Was Swimming in the Ocean