Morpheus dream interpreter is the eldest and most powerful of the Endless, a group of powerful forces that give shape to our world. He is a black-cloaked, raspy-voiced embodiment of dreams and storytelling who is responsible for the Dreaming. When he is captured by mortals dabbling in powerful magic, his realm falls into chaos, as does our waking reality.
As he attempts to break free of his imprisonment, Morpheus discovers that three of his creations whom he calls the Major Arcana went rogue in his absence. The Major Arcana are personified versions of dreams and nightmares that inhabit human minds and play a central role in their lives. Those who are touched by the Dreaming and its mysteries are granted meaning through these figures, and as the one who supposedly offers solace in the face of Death and Destruction, Morpheus feels obligated to provide that meaning.
Harnessing Morpheus’ Wisdom: Exploring the Art of Dream Analysis
While he struggles to restore the Dreaming, Morpheus also tracks down his tools, which have been scattered across the dimensions around it and taken by mortals in their desperate quest for power. The encyclopedia-like structure of the comic shows off the impressive research that went into this series and provides rich context for the various types of dreams and their significance in human life.
There are a lot of interesting themes in Sandman, but the ones that resonate most with me are the ideas of change and identity. It’s a shame that the film adaptation doesn’t do more with these ideas, as it tends to focus on overly action-oriented moments and the character of Neo. But, even in that regard, the film does have some great moments.
