I have to write a paper for my english class about why people are afraid of the dark. I need atleast three reasons that I can write a paragraph on for each. Any help would be much appreciated.
include the source of your info, too, if you could.
2007-02-22 10:20:57 · 11 answers · asked by eboneigh@sbcglobal.net 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
A lot of the fear of that dark comes from a humans natural fear of the unknown. For some it's the thought of the afterlife, or death, or monsters.
The dark is a makes these feelings come alive because you literally cannot see what is around you or coming at you. Being in the dark is also disorienting, which is why some panic in the dark. Others because their imagination takes over in the blackness. Some think of monsters coming from the back chasm, others feel a real sense of claustrophobia becuase the dark seems to press in around them.
I personally do not like the dark because for me it causes nightmares and makes me remember past nightmares where the dark would spring up monsters. It makes a real sense of panic until I have a light on orienting me to my room. Otherwise I"m lost in my own mind.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-22 10:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by nerosbane 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's actually not the dark they are afraid of, but what could be out there in the dark, or a hole they could fall into, a rock they could stumble over, an animal that they are not use to, but worse like was stated previously, mugging, or killing, and if you think about it , it's good to Cary mace, and other protection with you so you don't have to feel like that when you go out.
2007-02-22 10:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by nadine_forbear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it is dark, you cannot see anything. So you might bump into something, step on something hard or sharp, or trip and fall; all of which could cause a serious injury. And... though much less likely, IF someone or something dangerous were in your house, not being able to see them makes it that much more likely you're going to run into them. Very scary.
2007-02-22 10:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid of the dark because I cant see whats around me and being unable to defend myself. I'm fine when i'm with other people, but terrified when i'm alone.
Like if I get woken up by something in the middle of the night i'd discretely hide under the covers, holding them to me tight and my eyes would be shut like locks.
2007-02-22 10:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't know if there are scientific reasons, but I'm afraid of the dark based on the fact that you can't see something coming at you, and you can't defend yourself against something you can't see. Hope that helps.
2007-02-22 10:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by saafirebutterfly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From tramautic personal experience...
For example, a woman being mugged after dark
Or a female being sexual assaulted and raped after dark
These woman are unable to see all around them which in turn could cause fear whent hey are out in dark without anyone with them
2007-02-22 10:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not being able to see what's out there. Or maybe something traumatic happened to a person and it happened to be -in the dark-.
2007-02-22 10:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is just a natural evolutionary thing where you cant see you enemies coming in the dark, therefore you are going to be on edge.
2007-02-22 10:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by welllaners 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have bad dreams and like to be able to see things.
They may have had a bad past experience...like being robbed or raped....in the dark
2007-02-22 10:26:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people are afriad of the unknown, in the dark they cannot see anything so they think that something might come out (hurt them) if they cannot see, so they become insecure
2007-02-22 10:28:31 · answer #10 · answered by Ryujin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋