Character Analysis: The Elevator

I) I believe that Martin does have a phobia towards the elevator. C) In the text, The Elevator, and the text, Fears and Phobias, there are many correlating links between how Martin feels and the indications of having a phobia. The Elevator reveals how Martin has an obvious discomfort in elevators, but is forced to ride it as time progresses. He has many unlikely concerns while riding, such as the elevator falling or boxing him in between the floors. He starts trying to avert this condition by taking other routes up to his floor. Once more, he is forced to ride his nightmare, and as other passengers travel with him, his craving to get out becomes harsher (The Elevator). Next, in the passage, Fears and Phobias, it analyzes what a phobia is and …show more content…
3)This greatly affects his otherwise ordinary life. 4) He couldn’t do everyday tasks anymore without being crippled with fear, so he decided to start running up the stairs. 5) When his father heard, he went on about how Martin was overreacting on needed to face his fears, and Martin knew he was right, but he just couldn’t do anything about it (The Elevator)! 6) In Fears and Phobias, the text covers on what some symptoms of a phobia are, and when to consider help. 7) When I compared Martin to the different side effects, I noticed that he was fit more for the phobia section (Fears and Phobias). 8) Martin had overwhelming panic and anxiety while he rode and would cry from fear after, and he also felt the vicious need to escape. 9) Not to mention, Martin’s fear was unreasonable and he knew it too, and it completely clashes with the practicality of the elevator. 10) These are emotional signs of a phobia, and when to seek out for help. 11) All these signs point to the conclusion of his examination, and the answer is that he does have a