Instead of trying to still his fears he encouraged them, with that superstitious impression which clings to us all that if we expect evil very strongly it is the less likely to come...
In George Eliot's "Silas Marner," the protagonist grapples with his deep-seated fears and anxieties. Rather than suppressing these fears, he embraces them, suggesting that acknowledging and confronting apprehensions can alter their power over us. This reflects a common human tendency to hold superstitions that control our expectations and reactions to perceived threats.
The idea that anticipating harm might actually reduce its likelihood points to a broader theme of the novel: the interplay between belief and reality. By facing fears rather than hiding from them, Silas demonstrates a path towards resilience, indicating that confronting one's worries may help diminish their hold on one's life.
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