# What Fear and Cowardice means in Murder in the Maze

> Ernest Shandon's repeated panic and cowardice in the face of danger contrast with Vera Forrest's composure, illustrating how fear affects behavior and judgment under threat.

## Explanation

Ernest Shandon's repeated panic and cowardice in the face of danger contrast with Vera Forrest's composure, illustrating how fear affects behavior and judgment under threat.

Vera's terror as she realizes the murderer may still be in the maze, and her struggle to overcome panic.

The maids' hysterical reactions and Vera's struggle to maintain composure highlight the fear and panic that grip the household in the wake of the murders.

Ernest Shandon's extreme fear and cowardice are highlighted; he is described as 'blue with funk' and in a state of nervous collapse, fleeing from an attack.

Ernest Shandon's panic is contrasted with Vera Forrest's composure, highlighting different responses to fear.

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