There's a lot of screaming in horror movies. And running. And more screaming. Most of the time the fear is very in-your-face. But fear, just like movie horrors, can take different forms. Shiver isn't a horror story, but there's still a lot of fear shivering beneath its pages. Sam's life is governed by the quiet fear of anxiety. The townspeople live in fear of the wolves. And Rachel, well, she probably fears instant coffee or something. But all these fears are real, and the way people react to them affects the course of the novel.
Questions About Fear
- How do fear and anxiety control Sam's life? When does he break free from their control?
- Why does Grace come across as fearless? Is she afraid of anything? What?
- How do the townspeople respond to their fear of the wolves?