Fear Is Simply the Consequence of Every Lie Essay

According to Fyodor Dostoevsky, â€Å"fear is simply the consequence of ever lie†. This means being frightened is usually the result of being dishonest. I agree with this quotation. From my experience I have learned that not telling the truth comes back to you. Of Mice and men and to kill the mockingbird are both connected to this quotation. Of Mice and Men by john Steinbeck is a work of fiction. In this story George wants the American dream, but Lennie is mentally challenged, so he is faced with a difficult decision to make. The author uses characterization which helps readers understand being frightened is usually the result of being dishonest. For example, Candy tells George that he found Curley’s wife dead in the burn, suspecting that Lennie was the culprit. George convinces Candy to pretend to find Curley’s wife at the same time the other men do. This characterization is a good example of the quotation because George pretends not to know of Lennie’s action. His conscience begins to haunt him. The author also uses conflict. For example, George meets up with Lennie at their hiding place by the river. Lennie begins to confess to George what he has done wrong- murdered Curley’s wife. Lennie is mentally challenged which caused them all this trouble. This conflict is a good example of the quotation because George always pretended and lied to Lennie that they will have the American dream but deep down inside he knew what the truth was. At the end George had to kill Lennie because his lies came back and haunt him. To Kill the Mockingbird by Harper Lee is also a work of fiction. In this story Atticus was an honest man. He was a lawyer, who fought for black people. The author uses characterization which helps readers understand being frightened is usually the result of being dishonest. For example when Atticus found out that Boo Radley was the person who killed Bob Ewell he decided not to tell anyone about Boo Radley. This characterization is a good example of the quotation because Atticus was very frightened because he is very honest and he cannot lie. The author also uses conflict. For example there was a court case between Bob Ewell and Tom Robinson. This Conflict went on because Tom was accused of raping his daughter. This conflict is a good example of the quotation because Tom Robinson did not rape Bob Ewell’s daughter. She lied to everyone because of the fear of her father. And when everyone found out Bob Ewell paid for the lies the committed. In conclusion, both stories Of Mice and Men by john Steinbeck and to kill the Mocking bird by Harper Lee connect to being frightened is usually the result of being dishonest. In of Mice and Men George lies to save Lennie eventually haunts him down. And In to kill the Mocking bird Bob Ewell paid for his lies by getting killed by Boo Radley. The Author uses characterization and conflict from both stories to show the readers â€Å" fear is simply the consequence of every lie.†- Fyodor Dostoevsky.