Bridgette StrandDr. QuentinSpecial Topics in EnglishMay 6, 2014DreamsWhy are dreams so essential to humanity? One way to investigate this question is through the graphic novel Sandman Preludes and Nocturnes. How does Dream's journey teach us about the nature of dreams? We would tend not to think too much about our dream process, when still according to Sandman; dreams are complicated and very involved in the world of reality. Dream's journey through human existence brings to light the desires and fears manifested by mortals. Some people see dreams and comics as simple, but what they fail to understand is that our dreams are much more intense and involved, as Neil Gaiman demonstrates with Morpheus. Through his experiences, Morpheus will show us the different manifestations that our dreams provide for our continued survival. Morpheus addresses the issue of addiction in our dreams; as they can cause very negative effects on the human mind. In the chapter "Dream a Little Dream of Me", where Rachel has become addicted to dreams and the sandbag is the only thing keeping her alive. Morpheus says of Rachel: “She will die soon. Painfully, I imagine. It speaks to the addiction to the dream state that sand provides. That sandbag took over Rachel's house. Everyone who lives there has become addicted to dreams. The sandbag contained the nutrients they needed to stay afloat in life. Morpheus also has an addiction to power, as his main mission is to locate objects that provide him with the powers he once had. His pride is as great as the powers he holds in his hands. As observed, addiction in dreams can vary from person to person as they bind your mind and soul to that which has control over you. As a precedent... in the middle of the paper... as it should never have been in his procession. This brings us back to the simple question “Why are dreams so essential to humanity?” For others, dreams are nothing more than simple meaningless stories, but through Morpheus' analysis, we learn that there is evidence that our dreams provide value and substance to our lives. At the end of the novel, in the chapter “The Sound of His Wings,” we see Morpheus begin to show some emotion. At first, Morpheus portrays a character who is impassive, responsible, and just, with no regard for human life. After Dream about John Dee's powers we see him show mercy and instead of killing John he sends him home. When he meets his sister Death, we see him intimidated by his sister. The character change and sleep network we need in our daily lives evolved from dreams and that's the only reason they are so important.