“Fear is a Hunter”- Alfred Frick. Alfred Frick, a person with a significant amount of self obsession, and the ability to build himself up to be someone he obviously is not. The refrain “Fear is a Hunter” hooks the reader by giving us a vague, yet important insight on Alfred himself. It could even been seen as foreshadowing, and causing us to think and ask questions. All the thinking and such helps you also develop a deeper interest in finding out who he is and how his mind works. Throughout the book Salt to the Sea you see internal conflict in every character, including Alfred. Alfred's internal conflict is shown, mostly, by his “love letters,” written to the love of his life. But, he had turned her in because of his dedication but still …show more content…
Such as, even though he wasn’t involved with the fighting in the war, because he acted so, he shared secrets with his loved one. Therefore showing that even if he was who he really said he was, he wouldn’t be any good. “I know you enjoy the undisclosed details we share, so I shall risk including them. Of course secrets are safe with you, dear Hannelore. How you do love keeping secrets. But perhaps you had vest throw this letter onto the fire after reading it.” (Sepetys 122). Also, he uses his idea of who he is as an excuse for his actions. Actions that cannot not be justified, especially not because he truly believes he is apart of the superior race.
Fear not only plays a huge role in Alfred Fricks life, but in all the other refugees lives as well. Specifically in his life though, fear is masked. It is, at times, masked by his letters. “I am certain everyone heard your proclamation. It almost sounded like pride,” (Sepetys 359) still even towards the end of the book, he acted like what he did to his love, “butterfly,” was validated because of his race, and his beliefs. He was afraid, that what he had done to her, was in reality bad, even though he seemed like he believed it