It could be that the man finds the social commentary and darker aspects of Dickens' stories to be terrifying. Or perhaps he's more sensitive to certain themes and imagery presented.
Some people might consider it so because of her email scandal. The fact that she used a private email server for official business raised questions about transparency and security.
The complex and often villainous characters in Dickens' stories could be a factor. Characters like Fagin in 'Oliver Twist' are morally ambiguous and engage in immoral activities. Their presence could make a person view the story as a horror story.
I'm not sure specifically which man this refers to. It could be a literary critic who was trying to break new ground in analyzing Dickens. He might have focused on the more disturbing aspects of Dickens' writing, such as the way the poor were treated in society, the exploitation, and the general sense of doom in some of the settings. By highlighting these elements, he came to view Dickens as a horror story writer.
It's because of the sense of isolation and the constant threat the protagonist faces. The unknown and unseen elements create a terrifying atmosphere.
The last man could cope by documenting his experiences. He could write in a journal or record videos. This would be a way for him to process his emotions. He might also leave a record for any possible future survivors or other intelligent beings that might find his work. Through this, he can externalize his feelings of horror and also have a purpose in his solitary existence. Also, he could try to find some form of spiritual or philosophical meaning in his situation, which might help him better face the horror.
She might be confused about what is appropriate to share. Maybe she heard these stories from somewhere and didn't realize they were not suitable for dad.
It could be to explore deep emotional struggles or societal issues that might drive someone to such a dark thought.
One reason could be that Dickens was inspired by the Christmas traditions and wanted to create a story that captured the magic and warmth of the holiday. It might also have been an attempt to bring hope and comfort to readers in a challenging world.
I consider 'The Boogeyman' to be one of the best. It plays on a very common childhood fear - the monster in the closet. King has a way of taking these simple fears and making them truly terrifying. The way he builds suspense and makes the reader wonder if there really is something lurking in the dark is masterful.
That's a really strange and disturbing concept. Maybe it's part of a dark, dystopian tale where everything has gone horribly wrong and morality has broken down.