The Fear of Being Judged in a Dream

The Fear of Being Judged in a Dream
I was at an apartment in new york city which was supposed to be mine. It had an exposed brick wall. I was sitting on the floor talking with a friend, Brinda, and Rashida Jones. She was asking me which classes and plays I liked the most from her husband Ezra Koenig’s college class. I remember I really liked the class and was telling her, and remembered reading Keats. However, I couldn’t actually recall what any of the plays or class material was actually about. I had a nervous feeling like - Wait I did really love the class and really care about it, But I somehow don’t know any of it and you will think I don’t know.

The dreamer finds themselves in an apartment in New York City, which is supposed to be their own. The exposed brick wall symbolizes a sense of vulnerability and openness. The dreamer is sitting on the floor with two friends, Brinda and Rashida Jones. Rashida, who is the wife of Ezra Koenig, asks the dreamer about their favorite classes and plays from her husband’s college class. The dreamer feels a sense of pressure and anxiety as they struggle to remember the material, specifically plays by Keats. This represents the fear of being judged by someone they admire and respect. The dreamer may feel inadequate or worried about not living up to expectations. This could also reflect a fear of not being knowledgeable or well-informed in a certain area. The dreamer’s nervousness and desire to impress Rashida may stem from a need for validation and approval. Overall, the dream highlights the dreamer’s insecurities and the pressure they feel to meet the expectations of others.