MacDonald argues that "The contents of dreams do not appear in a context of real objects, for there are none." While it makes sense to say "I dreamed that I was riding an elephant," it would be nonsense to say "I dreamed of the same thing three nights in a row."

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MacDonald's statement about the context of dreams not involving real objects does not logically lead to the conclusion that it would be nonsense to say "I dreamed of the same thing three nights in a row." Dreams can indeed have recurring themes or elements, making it entirely possible and sensible to dream about the same thing on multiple occasions.

MacDonald Argues That "The Contents of Dreams Do Not Appear