Dream Quote by Yasutaka Tsutsui
““The officers entered the Clinic with Noda. Passing through the mouth-like lobby, they proceeded along endlessly winding corridors and stairways lit only by red night lights, like a journey through the innards of a body, before at last finding themselves on the fourth floor. Yamaji’s research had already told them that Inui lived on the fourth floor, but it would have been too dangerous to use the elevator. Elevators commonly appear in dreams as symbols of sexual desires. As such, they thought it highly probable that the elevator would be used for an attack from the subconscious.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Labyrinth of Dreams, Yasutaka Tsutsui, 1998
Characters navigate a maze-like clinic, using elevators as symbolic threats, reflecting subconscious fears and hidden dangers.
In simple terms: Dreamlike corridors hide danger; elevators symbolize desire.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert to hidden risks.
Themes
psychology
dreams
danger
symbolism
Mood
eerie
thought‑provoking
Type
narrative
analysis
When to use this quote
- nightmare scenario
- psychological thriller
- exploration of subconscious
Key Concepts
subconscious
symbolic threat
urban labyrinth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the elevator represent in your own fears?
- How do hidden corridors mirror real anxieties?
A Different Perspective
Symbolic interpretation may not match literal danger.
