ie between these two realms of thought can be found in hypnosis. In a hypnotic state induced by suggestion, and individual is made able to access both preconscious and unconscious thoughts, and to express them while not asleep. This is a valuable tool both for the psychoanalyst and for the patient; in a hypnotic state the patient has access to unconscious material that otherwise would be difficult to uncover and interpret. Understanding of the areas of forgetting a proper name and the dream work is essential to understanding much of Freud’s work, and comparing and contrasting the two can help us gain an extra dimension of insight into both. The tremendous impact of Freud’s work, both culturally and clinically, is inescapable in American society. It is for this reason that it is so relevant for us to study it today....
