Through human history, fear was used on several occasions to have domination over a group of people. Indeed, according to psychologists, it can be defined as vital response to physical and emotional danger. It is an emotion encountered by every human being. However, people’s reactions to fear may vary. Indeed, they range from the loss of rationality to an increase ability to adapt in extreme conditions.
Prominent authors have written books discussing the theme of fear. Indeed, William Golding and Suzanne Collins both address the latter in their works. Lord of the Flies (1954) by William Golding is an intrigue regarding a group of boys left stranded on an island due to a plane crash. Shortly after their arrival, the boys try to maintain their …show more content…
Golding brings forth apprehension by the complete resignation of the boys to Jack’s authority, as Suzanne Collins portrays overcoming fear through Katniss’ determination to survive and protect her loved ones. In Lord of the Flies the young islanders concede to Jack’s authority without a fight. They merely abandon gradually Ralph’s group to join Jack’s group.
“Jack spoke. ‘Give me a drink.’
Henry brought him a shell and he drank, watching Piggy and Ralph over the jagged rim. Power lay in the brown swell of his forearms: authority sat on his shoulder and chattered in his ear like an ape” . This extract shows the reign of Jack Merridew. In fact, under their new ruler, the boys are treated as mere slaves. Whereas he as a chief is feared and almost reverenced, he treats his subjects as being beneath him. The use of the word ‘power’ lays emphasis on the stratification their environment suddenly adopts. Indeed, it exposes the gap between the leader and his
Prominent authors have written books discussing the theme of fear. Indeed, William Golding and Suzanne Collins both address the latter in their works. Lord of the Flies (1954) by William Golding is an intrigue regarding a group of boys left stranded on an island due to a plane crash. Shortly after their arrival, the boys try to maintain their …show more content…
Golding brings forth apprehension by the complete resignation of the boys to Jack’s authority, as Suzanne Collins portrays overcoming fear through Katniss’ determination to survive and protect her loved ones. In Lord of the Flies the young islanders concede to Jack’s authority without a fight. They merely abandon gradually Ralph’s group to join Jack’s group.
“Jack spoke. ‘Give me a drink.’
Henry brought him a shell and he drank, watching Piggy and Ralph over the jagged rim. Power lay in the brown swell of his forearms: authority sat on his shoulder and chattered in his ear like an ape” . This extract shows the reign of Jack Merridew. In fact, under their new ruler, the boys are treated as mere slaves. Whereas he as a chief is feared and almost reverenced, he treats his subjects as being beneath him. The use of the word ‘power’ lays emphasis on the stratification their environment suddenly adopts. Indeed, it exposes the gap between the leader and his