I do not even know what the story is so no one is going to be able to answer that question.
The title could be interpreted as a story about a man's dream and the confusion of was he dreaming or did that actually happen. Or it could be interpreted as a delusion a man had and he is having trouble figuring out the difference between reality or imagination.
Answer: Determined not to let my knees tremble, I forced myself up the steps to the room where I had been directed.
Explanation: This is late but hope it helps someone
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