In the Gnostic view, the unconscious self of man is consubstantial with the Godhead, but because of a tragic fall it is thrown into a world that is completely alien to its real being.
Perhaps we have unconsciously repressed such bestial and horrific attributes only to see them reoccur in what is simply another manifestation of the same evil presented by the Antichrist.
But this may betray a certain psychological naivete, for a growing research base is showing much of our moral thinking is automatic and nonconscious - mindless even.
Research shows that the things that concern us most while we're awake continue to mess with us when we sleep. Your unconscious brain takes your abstract fears and turns them into stories in the form of nightmares.
They can learn the games they are unconsciously playing — and then, to the relief of all who care for them and to the redemption of their relationship, they can refuse to play them any longer.
Designs are used to exploit our unconscious biases, algorithms favor content that reaffirms our opinions, so that every little corner of our field of view is being colonized to sell ads.
The great thing about stories is not only can you learn vocabulary, and a lot of that is kind of unintentional learning, you also expose yourself to English, to the rhythm, maybe the sound, if you are listening.