Symbolism: Symbolism is the use of symbols or objects to represent abstract ideas or concepts. For example, in a dream about being chased, the person chasing you could symbolize a threat or fear in your waking life.
Manifest Content: Manifest content refers to the literal imagery and events that occur in a dream. In the case of being chased in a dream, the manifest content would be running away from someone or something.
Latent Content: Latent content refers to the hidden or symbolic meaning behind the manifest content of a dream. It represents unconscious desires, fears, or conflicts that may be influencing our dreams.