latent content (noun)

1. In the comic, the hero's fight against the villain symbolized the latent content of confronting one's inner fears and insecurities.

2. The latent content behind the dream of flying depicted in ancient Greek mythology may represent the desire for human beings to conquer the skies.

3. The horror movie used symbolism to explore the latent content of repressed childhood trauma experienced by the main character.

4. The comedian cleverly revealed the latent content of the joke, poking fun at society's obsession with material possessions.