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What does it mean?
Dhrun agrees to stop stealing after being frightened by someone.
In plain terms
He says he will stop stealing because he was scared.
What can you take from it?
Fear can stop wrongdoing.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • character interaction
  • plot twist

Putting it to work

  • showing power
  • shaping behavior

Questions to consider

  • Did he truly reform?
  • Is fear a valid teacher?

Another view

Fear-based compliance often does not last.

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