Mental narratives, which encompass dreams, daydreams, illusions, and hallucinations, have often been overlooked by narratologists and traditionally excluded from the category of narratives. However, based on the definition of narrative presented in the “Introduction” of this book, dreams can indeed be considered narratives for two primary reasons: first, they are texts conveyed through mental images rather than direct experiences; second, they feature plots that involve characters, with the narrator often directly participating in the events.