Fear in Love
Fear in a romantic relationship, no matter the level of commitment, is complicated because it can be an underlying constant emotion felt in a relationship. For example one can experience an intense adrenaline of fear when they are climbing up a mountain without ropes, but when they complete climbing, that fear previous felt dissipates. On the other hand in romantic relationships, there is not a defining moment of fear, like in rock climbing, instead someone may fear different aspects of their relationships such as trust and being vulnerable. The way characters in fiction respond to fear in intimate relationships can teach readers how to respond to fear in real world relationships.
Firstly, there is always the fear that one’s …show more content…
For example in A Scandal in Bohemia, the King of Bohemia’s fear of his affair with Irene Adler being made public, led him to use extreme measures. When the King is explaining what actions have been made to get the cabinet back he says, “Five attempts have been made. Twice burglars in my pay ransacked her house. Once we diverted her luggage when she travelled. Twice she has been waylaid. There has been no result”(39). After none of these attempts worked, the king hired Sherlock Holmes as his last chance to recover the incriminating photograph. On one hand the king 's dilemma can teach readers that going to extremes may sometimes be necessary and work out successfully. It was ultimately successful for the king because Irene Adler 's letter to Sherlock Holmes said, “The king may do what he will without hindrance from one whom he has cruelly wronged. I keep it only to safeguard myself, and to preserve a weapon which will always secure me from any steps that he might take in the future”(51). On the other hand, the scandal may teach readers that kings the lack of forethought lead him to impulsive decision making, in which he did not know the potential outcomes and consequences. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle knew how prevalent infidelity was in society and through his stories, he is able to teach readers about the fears and potential outcomes of
Fear in a romantic relationship, no matter the level of commitment, is complicated because it can be an underlying constant emotion felt in a relationship. For example one can experience an intense adrenaline of fear when they are climbing up a mountain without ropes, but when they complete climbing, that fear previous felt dissipates. On the other hand in romantic relationships, there is not a defining moment of fear, like in rock climbing, instead someone may fear different aspects of their relationships such as trust and being vulnerable. The way characters in fiction respond to fear in intimate relationships can teach readers how to respond to fear in real world relationships.
Firstly, there is always the fear that one’s …show more content…
For example in A Scandal in Bohemia, the King of Bohemia’s fear of his affair with Irene Adler being made public, led him to use extreme measures. When the King is explaining what actions have been made to get the cabinet back he says, “Five attempts have been made. Twice burglars in my pay ransacked her house. Once we diverted her luggage when she travelled. Twice she has been waylaid. There has been no result”(39). After none of these attempts worked, the king hired Sherlock Holmes as his last chance to recover the incriminating photograph. On one hand the king 's dilemma can teach readers that going to extremes may sometimes be necessary and work out successfully. It was ultimately successful for the king because Irene Adler 's letter to Sherlock Holmes said, “The king may do what he will without hindrance from one whom he has cruelly wronged. I keep it only to safeguard myself, and to preserve a weapon which will always secure me from any steps that he might take in the future”(51). On the other hand, the scandal may teach readers that kings the lack of forethought lead him to impulsive decision making, in which he did not know the potential outcomes and consequences. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle knew how prevalent infidelity was in society and through his stories, he is able to teach readers about the fears and potential outcomes of