Dora Part 1

There are some aspects of Freud's "Dora" that could qualifify as literature. The way in which it is written, or rather the nature of the examination itself, lends this work to be more literature than a work of nonfiction. It is virtually impossible for Freud to record exactly what Dora's experience is for several reasons. First off, he is incapable of taking notes or recording her during their sessions. The former because he doesn't wish to put off the patient with the distraction of his note taking, and the latter because of lack of technology. This means that he is forced to give an account that suffers from not being immediately recorded. As accurate as his memory may be, there was still time between Dora saying her thoughts and him recording them in which he could unintentionally alter the record or accidentally omit certain things. Beyond that is the question of how accurate Dora's story is itself. There are both parts she has chosen not to share for lack of comfort or did not realize she was not sharing, as she subconsciously blocked out these details. This work is indeed literature, as it is Freud's account of Dora's treatment, not an objective one.