So I have two hamsters in real life, but they were two different ones in my dream. One of them was sat in the cage and I was doing homework with it, but the other kept walking out (the door was open but that was normal for some reason) I tried to put him in this big bucket to keep him safe from getting lost or trodden on but I kept dropping him, I did manage to get him in there but I dropped him in there too and I looked inside and he was dead.
Dreams are complex and can have multiple interpretations, but I will provide a potential analysis of your dream.
The presence of your hamsters in your dream may symbolize aspects of yourself or your personal life that you associate with them, such as nurturance, playfulness, or companionship.
The hamster that was sat in the cage, and you doing homework with it, suggests that you may be focusing on tasks and responsibilities in your waking life. This could represent a sense of duty or obligation that you need to fulfill.
The hamster that kept walking out of the open cage door could symbolize a desire for freedom or a need to break free from routine and structure. It may indicate a part of yourself that wants to explore new possibilities or take risks.
Your attempt to put the hamster in a big bucket to keep it safe might suggest your efforts to protect and control this aspect of yourself. Dropping the hamster repeatedly could reflect feelings of ineffectiveness or a sense of losing control over a situation that you are trying to manage.
The hamster's death inside the bucket reveals a disturbing outcome. This could symbolize feelings of guilt, regret, or the inability to protect and preserve the freedom or independence you desire. It may also reflect a fear of losing control over a situation or a part of yourself.
Overall, this dream suggests a conflict between your desire for structure and responsibility versus a desire for freedom and exploration. It may be worth considering if there are any areas of your life where you feel restricted or if there are aspects of your personality that want to break free from conformity. Additionally, reflecting on how you handle challenges and feelings of control or lack thereof may offer insights into your waking life.