Primary interpretation
Core meaning
Often symbolizes the father
Interpretive tone
Neutral
Key themes
Symbolics
Word interpretation
Symbol in the reading of Freud
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Primary interpretation
Often symbolizes the father
Interpretive tone
Key themes
Primary interpretation
Often symbolizes the father
Interpretive tone
Key themes
Each paragraph unfolds a distinct scene, state, or shade of meaning. Read them in sequence so the interpretations stay clear.
The boss in a dream often symbolizes the father.
If you dream that you have become the boss, you are attracted to sex with elements of sadism.
If you were called by your boss, then for a man such a dream symbolizes the presence of a sexual rival, which it is desirable to eliminate.
If your boss called you, then for a woman such a dream symbolizes the possibility of sexual harassment.
Sharing a meal or drinking with the boss symbolizes the presence of an Oedipus complex in a man, and an Antigone complex in a woman.
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