Fear and Terror

Fantômas is defined by his ability to 'spread terror,' and the book repeatedly depicts characters paralyzed by fear, whether from crime, supernatural hints, or psychological manipulation.

The chapter centers on the terror inspired by Fantômas, with Charles Rambert's night filled with fearful imaginings.

The violent nature of the crime—the 'appalling wound' and the 'fury of the murderer'—evokes a sense of horror and fear, amplified by the locked-room mystery.

Juve's palpable fear of Fantômas dominates the chapter, describing him as a supernatural force that inspires dread in even the most seasoned detective.

The discovery of the corpse and the implication of Fantômas evoke a sense of dread and the terror of an unseen criminal.