The article, “Fear with a safety net: Why children should read scary books.” By Cavan Scott, argues that one is able to read and enjoy horror as long as its done within a “safety net”, but what is a safety net? Its a place of security and comfort. Cavan Scott states that horror is fun which is why it was created in the first place.

Living in today’s society is a challenge for everyone and it’s good to be aware and resilient in certain situations. Melinda Wenner Moyer states in her article with NEW YORK TIMES “How Horror Stories Help Us Cope With Real Life.” that the reason we people like to read and watch horror is because it allows us to think and respond to threats or any related situations; “being mentally prepared”.

“They trying to run, trying to hide. But the rock would not hide them; the dead tree gave no shelter.”— Stephen King

The way Stephen King worded this line/quote can be interpreted in way where it can relate to this essential question. Meaning relating back to the article; they way i see this quote is that people shouldn’t (isn’t)hide. Because in reality when one is in a “scary situation” sometimes there isn’t going to be a place to hide. It’s Better to face something then try and hide from it.

In conclusion the truth is that there will be people that choose to use the benefits of horror/fear and there will be those who are against horror being beneficial and continue to shelter themselves.
(Note: say Stephen King says)

“Nobody was really surprised when it happened, not really, not on the subconscious level where savage things grow.”—Stephen King, Carrie

I chose this quote as a way to end this presentation…because once again it can be interpreted and related to my essential question. The quote is stating how the characters in the novel were still some what afraid but not to the point where something horrific will happen.