Fear is an emotion felt by everyone. These fears can change throughout a lifetime, and for some people, a form of anxiety may always be present. It can be caused by trying something new or not knowing the outcome of an event. People can become so consumed by the feeling that they lose sight of the task. Fear is unavoidable, but just challenges people to overcome their greatest obstacles, which can lead an individual to a transformation or rebirth. Life truly begins on the other side of fear, one just must be willing to make the leap. During this year in English, stories, poems and movies were looked at that are based on this theme, such as “The Kayak”, “Warren Pryor”, and “Dan In Real Life.” In each journey, the characters are faced with the
