There are many interpretations about what a figure in a dream represents. Some people believe that it’s just their own subconscious telling them how they feel about themselves. Others believe that it can represent past trauma or present anxieties.
There are many scenarios that the figure in your dream can represent, some positive, and some negative. It could represent an insecurity of oneself or someone else from the past, but it could also represent a guide in one’s life to help them through difficult times or even guide them to something better for themselves.
Also, a figure in a dream often signifies the person who is dreaming or the person who appears in a dream. A figure may represent an aspect of oneself, and so may symbolize one’s feelings about that aspect. For example, if you dream about a figure that is short, dark-skinned and has its face covered, this might represent pent up anger.
A figure in a dream may also represent someone else. For example, if you know that your friend is going to visit soon and he or she appears as a figure in your dreams this might signify your anticipation over meeting them.