Men fear death, as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased with tales, so is the other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear of death is natural and amplified by stories, much like a child's fear of the dark.
- In plain terms
- Stories make us more afraid of death, just like scary stories scare kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Narratives can deepen our natural fears about mortality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we tell death stories?
- How does fear shape life?
Another view
Some people may not fear death regardless of stories.
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