Rachel vs. Her Fear of Death

Rachel Creed struggles with a lifelong phobia of death stemming from her sister Zelda's death, which is exacerbated by Gage's death and ultimately leads to her own demise.

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Childhood Trauma

The Origin Zelda's Death Rachel witnesses her sister Zelda's agonizing death. She is left with a deep fear of death and funerals. Coping Rachel avoids thinking about death. She does not attend funerals. She tries to protect her children from the concept. Marriage Louis understands her fear but cannot fully help. The issue remains a source of tension.

Gage's Death

The Fear Realized Breakdown Rachel is devastated by Gage's death. Her phobia returns with a vengeance. She cannot attend the viewing or funeral without sedation. Nightmares Rachel dreams of Zelda, who blames her. She becomes paranoid and dependent on Louis. Return Despite her fear, Rachel returns to Ludlow to stop Louis. She confronts her fear but is killed by the resurrected Gage. Her fear becomes reality.

1965

May 1984