The room is not haunted by a spirit, but by Fear itself . Key Themes:
Candles and fire symbolize courage and protection , while the encroaching darkness represents the power of imagination over reality. 2. Literary and Media Motifs The Red Room by H.G. Wells - American Literature The Red Room
In this Gothic ghost story , an unnamed, skeptical narrator attempts to spend a night in the "haunted" Red Room of Lorraine Castle to disprove local legends. The room is not haunted by a spirit, but by Fear itself