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Oates herself is quoted as saying that “Horror is a fact of life. As a writer I’m fascinated by all facets of life” (324). What, exactly, does Oates mean when she says that horror is a fact of life? Do all people fear something, whether rational or not? Why does horror fascinate her enough to write about it? ................
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