The Elevator By William Sleator Essay
Imagine being afraid of elevators, obese people, not pleasing peers, and claustrophobic. In the story, The Elevator by William Sleator, the main character Martin is afraid of those things listed, and avoids every possible route from the elevator. I can relate to martin, because I fear needles and would do anything to get out of the situation occurring with a needle. In the short story, William Sleator shows that Martin is unable to overcome his fears by building suspense and showing that he will do anything to avoid the elevator.
SECTION HEADER
Sleator shows Martin having claustrophobia, fear of small enclosed spaces, and agoraphobia, fear of being trapped in a situation that would be hard to escape in lines 4-5. “Of course he was always uncomfortable …show more content…
“But why didn’t you take the elevator?” he asked, frowning at Martin when he explained about how the stairs. Not only are you skinny and weak and bad at sports, his expression seemed to say, but you're also a coward. After that Martin forced himself to take the elevator. He would have to get used to it, he told himself, just the way he got used to being bullied at school, and always picked last when they chose teams.” It shows how he’s being bullied for being scrawny and weak, his dad also judging him by his physical activities by using his eyes and facial expressions. He’s gotten used to the feeling and dislikes being judged, so he wants to please his peers and father by doing what he doesn't want to do. By taking the elevator.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, William sleator reveals Martin having many fears due to his fear of elevators by trying to avoid it in every possible way. Readers should learn that if you fear something it can trigger other fears that you may not know. Also, try to overcome your fears and not let it restrict your everyday abilities. “ F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.” -Zig
SECTION HEADER
Sleator shows Martin having claustrophobia, fear of small enclosed spaces, and agoraphobia, fear of being trapped in a situation that would be hard to escape in lines 4-5. “Of course he was always uncomfortable …show more content…
“But why didn’t you take the elevator?” he asked, frowning at Martin when he explained about how the stairs. Not only are you skinny and weak and bad at sports, his expression seemed to say, but you're also a coward. After that Martin forced himself to take the elevator. He would have to get used to it, he told himself, just the way he got used to being bullied at school, and always picked last when they chose teams.” It shows how he’s being bullied for being scrawny and weak, his dad also judging him by his physical activities by using his eyes and facial expressions. He’s gotten used to the feeling and dislikes being judged, so he wants to please his peers and father by doing what he doesn't want to do. By taking the elevator.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, William sleator reveals Martin having many fears due to his fear of elevators by trying to avoid it in every possible way. Readers should learn that if you fear something it can trigger other fears that you may not know. Also, try to overcome your fears and not let it restrict your everyday abilities. “ F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.” -Zig