The Elevator By William Slator Analysis

Creepy crawlers are totally disgusting! I have a strong hate towards them and i do not think that is going to change because to tell you the truth my number one phobia is bugs. Sounds very embarrassing, but having phobias is common. Just ask a boy named Martin in the story called “The Elevator” written by William Slator. The story is about a boy who tumbles across phobias as they get presented right in front of him throughout the story. He has three fears, the elevator, the fat lady, and his dad’s judgement. William Slator also telegraphs Martins’ lack of ability to get over his fears by building suspense through Martins’ thoughts and actions which are all efforts to avoid these fears. Mainly he is doing this because he is claustrophobic
Instead he would rather take the stairs. In lines(34-35) “The fear of being trapped there for hours by himself.” is what Martin was saying in the third person to explain that he is scared of either being stuck and never getting out of the elevator and he would feel if that ever happened. He is also going to hate being on the elevator alone because what if it stops? Who is going to help him get out or save him? With all of these problems, you may be wondering where his dad is in all of this so he can be there for him. Well Martin’s dad is there, but on the contrary he can not go to him for help because he is afraid of his dad’s judgement We do not know if Martin has a mother but if he does not that is probably why Martin’s dad is so rude and mean to him. In line(168-170) it reads, “Afraid to be on the elevator alone?” his father said, with a look of scorne. “Grow up Martin.” the door slammed.That emphasizes how his dad now may be thinking Martin is a coward and can not do anything right or handle anything like an adult. Martin’s dad already does not like how he acts and we can tell this in the next thing he says, “Not only are you skinny, weak, and bad at sports, but you are also a