TYPES OF FEARS IN ROMANIAN HORROR SHORT STORIES
TYPES OF FEARS IN ROMANIAN HORROR SHORT STORIES

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present the elements that create a horror story. I analyzed eight different short stories by Romanian authors. They depict many types of fear: of oblivion, of the unexpected, of change and maturity, of failure and of the unknown. When ellaboratting their texts the writers used: themes(survival; ghosts of the past; madness and illness); motifs(revenge, the double); shift of roles; the mirror effect; typical spaces ( foggy woods at night time, abandoned plains, mansions with hidden dark chambers); horrid and grotesque descriptions.Writers of horror attempt to illustrate various characters with faults as well as qualities so that we may connect with them. Trapped in impossible circumstances, they fight back their fears and hesitations in order to save their lives and the ones dear to them. Overcoming moments of tension is possible with particular interventions and unbelievable plot turns. At the same time a good short story includes an impressive theme, a wonderful rendition of climax, an unpredictabele ending such as ironic or funny, a need-to-know feeling and it must leave the reader with a lasting impression. It doesnřt matter if itřs good or bad as long as you remember that title. Awful readings are good readings since they help you make the difference.

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