Ethan describes a dream in which he was swimming at the beach, then suddenly found himself dancing at a club with his ex-girlfriend. According to Freud, Ethan's description represents the _______ content of his dream.

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The manifest content of a dream refers to the literal events and actions that occur in the dream, as opposed to the latent content which represents hidden underlying meaning or symbolism. Ethan's description of swimming at the beach and then dancing with his ex-girlfriend are examples of manifest content.

Ethan Describes a Dream in Which He Was Swimming at the Beach