unreal "past" tense

[panicmonger]

Strictly speaking, would you consider the special uses of past tenses for unreal situations - things which are possible, desirable or imaginary - as the subjunctive?

Thank you.

 

[acslater017]

Strictly speaking, would you consider the special uses of past tenses for unreal situations - things which are possible, desirable or imaginary - as the subjunctive?

Thank you.

Please give a specific example or some context. I'd be glad to help :-D