http://a-phale.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] a-phale.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2006-10-02 12:04 am
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Good Omens...And Bad: Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Class Five

Monday, October 2, First Period

Scones and cookies, tea and coffee, are set out on the table. Each student is given a packet of handouts as they enter.

"First, a bit of business. It would seem I am in need of a new TA to assist Miss Halliwell. If anyone thinks they might be interested, please see me after class. Now, today's lecture is on dream interpretation, which is probably one of the most common forms of divination. Everyone dreams, although not everyone dreams prophetically. However, for years psychologists and philosophers have looked to the symbols found in dreams to understand both the mortal mind and to look for insight into the future."

Lecture:
"First of all, there are a handful of common themes for dreams: Animals, Birds, Body Parts, Bugs, Characters, Colors, Feelings, Food, House, Numbers, and Places. Most of your dreams are going to include at least one of these themes. Additionally, there are six types of dreams that nearly everyone, at some point in his or her life, experiences. These are Naked, Chase, Teeth, Flying, Falling, and Exam. The interpretation of these common types is fairly universal to most people.

Moving on to the concept of prophetic dreams, we can look at the symbols, which some psychologists believe are shared through a collective consciousness, to predict things that might happen. This is the commonest sort of prophetic dream, far more likely to occur than a 'dream vision'. Although those happen as well, and I know for some of you, perhaps more frequently than most. What we'll do today is discuss possible interpretations for some of your dreams. And don't worry, you don't have to share the very personal ones. But I do hope you've all been keeping up with your dream journals, and have something you'd like to share for discussion."

Aziraphale indicated some of the handouts, which included two Dream Dictionaries.

"I want each of you to describe a dream you've had, it can be simple or silly or commonplace, and we'll pick out a symbol from your dream and interpret it for you. Also, you'll find in your handouts that I've given you a list of interesting facts about dreams."

Homework: "Next week we'll be reviewing the material we've covered thus far, so I want you to come prepared to ask questions. Following the review, there will be a short test."

Syllabus
Class Roster
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[ooc: The Dream Dictionaries are not all inclusive, so you may have to be creative in how you look things up. For instance, neither offers an interpretation for 'giant lobsters'. Don't ask.

Please wait for OCD threads are up. May be SP until evening EDT.]


[ooc #2: And now, in the correct location. *headdesks*]
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[personal profile] nadiathesaint 2006-10-02 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
"I dreamed I was flying to France with no shoes on. But instead of being worried about not being prepared, I was very happy about how I wasn't wearing shoes, and no one knew but me."

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[identity profile] lovechildblair.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think it means that Nadia likes being sneaky." Blair smiled.

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[identity profile] joxertehmighty.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"You've got feet issues," Joxer said, looking over his notes.

"And you have a deep desire to eat cheese and wine while wearing a beret."
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[personal profile] nadiathesaint 2006-10-02 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't have issues, I like my feet."

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[identity profile] joxertehmighty.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"I like your feet too," Joxer said, with a disturbing goofy smile.
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[personal profile] nadiathesaint 2006-10-02 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Nadia made a mental note not to let Joxer near her feet.

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[identity profile] cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooh, this one was sort of easy. Airplanes were in the dream dictionaries. "Um. You're escaping on a secret mission to go and take over the world through the power of dance, and make it a better place?"
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[personal profile] nadiathesaint 2006-10-02 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Nadia laughed. "Sounds good to me,"

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[identity profile] saltandammo.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"You.... like revelling in not doing what's expected while still acting like you're following the rules," Dean suggested. "And you had a craving for French food?"
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[personal profile] nadiathesaint 2006-10-02 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well . . . I do like croissants. . . ."

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[identity profile] saltandammo.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"There you go," Dean said, nodding knowledgably.