Essays About Fear

Fear is an emotion produced by the brain to avoid a potentially bad situation or it is also anxiety caused by the presence of danger. Fear is caused by a threatening situation. Winston Churchill once said, “ The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself. ” This famous saying shows that fear affects […]

We all have childhood dreams and ambitions about the person we would love to become and often vow as young people not to be like our parents and do a job that we don’t care for. Yet few people get to live out those dreams. Of the people who do pluck up the courage, take […]

The films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who is famously known as the ‘Master of Suspense,’ centered on murder and mystery. Despite four decades having passed since their release, his movies continue to be considered masterpieces due to his emphasis on actor performances, camera techniques, music, and sound effects in generating tension, suspense, and fear. Hitchcock’s […]

Throughout history there have been many different sentiments referring to the type of leading that would take to a successful society. In “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding. a group of civilized male children is left on an uninhabited island with no grownups to steer them. The male children must take a leader and […]

While walking through Times Square on May 4th, days after the bomb scare, I could see terrorists in every passerby and bombs in every bag. Although I read and ignored reports of extremist actions elsewhere in the world, the bomb scare in what I considered to be my back alley instilled in me a fear […]

Sean O’Casey’s “Shadow of a Gunman” is set May of 1920 in Dublin. This is a period which coincides with the ‘War of Independence’ something which would have greatly affected the residents of Dublin at the time. As a result of this, I think it’s important that each character has an element of disturbed fear […]

Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is a tragedy set in 11th century Scotland, around the time at which the real Macbeth was alive. Shakespeare had at hand, during the period he was writing the play, Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland by Raphael Holinshed. Shakespeare had used this book in other history plays he wrote, in the book […]

“The Red Room” was appealing to the Victorians as it was indeed quite a short story, Reading a story in less than say an hour gave them a great sense of achievement as they started and finished quite quickly. Through reading and understanding the plot and essence of the story they would be able to […]

Two short stories titled the Red Room by H G Wells and Examination Day by Henry Slesar, have used different techniques to build up a fear and tension in their stories. The Red Room was set in the 19th century and was aimed at Victorian readers who liked ghost and mystery stories. The Red Room […]

The word ‘Ghost’ can be described as many things; an illusion, a spirit, a sinister supernatural hallucination, a shadow, or even a figment of your imagination. All these words resemble a part of fear.Are there Ghosts?Have you ever seen a Ghost?Your answer to ‘Are there Ghosts?’ will probably be negative or vague, but a lot […]

In this essay, I will analyze how H G Wells has portrayed fear in The Red Room. I will concentrate on fear-related aspects and evaluate the effectiveness of the writer’s techniques to convey them. I aim to support my arguments with relevant quotes in my essay. The Red Room, a short story of the 1800s, […]

Sing Pepperdine’s avowal statement: “Truth has nil to fear from probe. ” my head automatically – as in a flash of light – recalled a statement from the Bible which was uttered by the Apostle Paul in his missive to the Corinthians: “But we have renounced the concealed things of shame. non walking in craftiness […]

Anxiety disorders are the most common of all the mental disorders. They affect an estimated 8 to 10 of every 100 children and adolescents.Anxiety is the brains way of telling the body that there is danger, something difficult, or something painful coming. It is a biological process that tells us when we can stay where […]

‘Cemetery Path’ By Leonard Ross Essay The story ‘Cemetery Path’ is about a timid little man who was constantly mocked by a young lieutenant by nicknames like ‘pigeon’ and ‘Ivan the terrible’. Ross uses this to show the reader the concept of mental fear and how fear can consume us and drive us down to […]

Furthermore, the environment can also impact the fear of self-expression. This encompasses the home, with parents playing a vital role. In certain cases, parents may overly protect their children and hold an unwavering belief in their own infallibility. If this persists over time, children may feel compelled to suppress their thoughts and become hesitant in […]

As I think back to my previous educational experience and the emotions that come with starting a new journey, I recall a specific moment where I faced and conquered a fear. By fully dedicating myself as a student and being a supportive team member who inspires and empowers others, I achieved success during that time. […]

Fear stories are tales that many people enjoy reading. The thrill and excitement and the pure exuberance involves them in the twisted storylines. People all over the world from all aspects of society enjoy them. We enjoy being ‘scared’ in the comfort of our own homes or in the cinema. It gives us an ultimate […]

During this coursework, I will be studying and comparing two short stories in order to see how fear is created in the writing of different authors. The two short stories I will be using for this essay are ‘Hobo’ and ‘The Red room’. Robert Bloch wrote ‘Hobo’ at the start of the 20th century and […]

H. G wells creates the sense of fear by creating an eerie situation that creates an overwhelming sense of darkness in the mind of the narrator. Consequently this causes him to be very fearful himself. He also uses a first person narrator, which makes the turn of events more immediate. He personifies objects and keeps […]

‘The Red Room’, authored by the pen of H G Wells, is a detailed account of an encounter that occurred between an individual, and a force, of which no explanation lies in the understanding of man. The author, one who is greatly renowned for his commendable writings, uses the title, in collaboration with the setting, […]

The short story “Sweat”, penned by Zoe Neale Hurston, delves into the philosophy of karma. It centers on Delia Jones, a virtuous woman who perpetually grapples with her husband Sykes’ allure towards sin. Regardless of his malevolent deeds, Delia remains unyielding in her confrontation between right and wrong. Echoing Wayne Dyer’s words, “How people treat […]

The Gift of Fear is a non-fiction book that is meant for a self-help and is authored by Gavin de Becker. The book is meticulously written with all the facts integrated to provide the readers with help on how to avoid violence and trauma by shading the light on precursors and warning signs that are […]