S.B.O.A.

SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE

Anna Nagar Western Extension, Chennai - 600 101

PROJECT REPORT
2024– 2025

Name: SHAURYA SINHA

Standard: XII Sec: E

Reg. No:

Title of the Project: ANXIETY AND FEAR AMONG THE

PEOPLE WITH REFERENCE TO THIRD LEVEL
 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that …………………………………………….……. (Name

of the student in block letters) of ………………………. (Class &
Section) ………………………………. (Reg. No) has successfully
completed his/her English project on “Interview Based
Research /Survey Based Research/One Act Play under the
CBSE syllabus guidelines and guidance of his/her subject
teacher for the session 2024-2025.

Date:
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to state that this project is my original work

and would like to thank all those people who have
wholeheartedly extended their cooperation and
guidance for making it possible to complete this project
on time.

My sincere gratitude to Our School Management for providing us the

best infrastructure and all the required resources. My special thanks
to school Principal Mrs. Sharadha Ramamurthy, Vice Principal Mrs.
M.V.Mahalakshmi for their unconditional support. Many many thanks
to my English teacher Mrs................... for her valuable guidance and
support. I would also like to thank my family members and friends for
their cooperation in completing this project within stipulated time.
 GROUP MEMBERS

Balasubramania Javi JM
Kandha Kishore
Sai Thanish
S Suraj
Shaurya Sinha
 CONTENT

1. Bonafide Certificate
2. Acknowledgement
3. Group Members
4. Action Plan
5. Objective
6. Summary
7. Past Traumatic Experience
8. Terry Pratchett
9. Terry Pratchett’s Past Traumatic Experience
10. Interview
11. Bibliography
 ACTION PLAN

Day 1: Choosing topic and planning about the project.

Day 2: Taking the subtopics.

Day 3: Starting the project personally.

Day 4: Interviewing neighbour and friends.

After 1 week: Project half way done.

After 2 week: Project completed.

 OBJECTIVE

Objective is to analyze and evaluate the impact of anxiety and fear

among people, and to identify the underlying causes and
consequences of these emotions, in order to develop effective
strategies for mitigation and management.
To examine the demographic characteristics of individuals who
experience anxiety and fear, such as age, gender, and socioeconomic
status.
To analyze the common triggers and causes of anxiety and fear, such
as trauma, stress, and uncertainty.
To identify effective coping mechanisms and strategies for managing
anxiety and fear, such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and
social support.
Anxiety and fear are pervasive emotions that affect millions of people
worldwide. Understanding the prevalence, causes, and consequences
of these emotions is crucial for developing effective strategies for
mitigation and management.
 SUMMARY
THIRD LEVEL:
In New York, the Grand Central Station has two levels. Nonetheless,
Charley a 31-year-old city resident talks that there exists a third level.
Also, he claims that he has been there. To talk about this problem, he
visits a psychiatrist friend. He calls it a “walking-dream wish
fulfilment” and explains Charley’s psychology by saying that “the
modern world is full of fear, insecurity, war, and worry….” and
everybody wants to escape to some “temporary refuge from reality.”
As for him, hobbies like stamp collections are an indicator of this
escape.
At times the Grand Central Station seems like a maze to Charley.
While taking the subway earlier he had lost his way a couple of times.
However, this time he loses his way and something unique occurs.
Charley visits the third level!
Moreover, there was old small room with fewer ticket counters and
train gates, a wooden information booth, wavering open flame gas
lights and brass spittoons. All this remind him of the architecture of
the 1800s. Further, he sees people in outdated outfits. When he
noticed the date in the newspaper ‘The World’ he sees 11 June 1894.
When he tries to buy two tickets, he realizes that he needs old
currency.
He always wanted to travel to Galesburg, “a wonderful town still,
with big old frame houses, huge lawns, and tremendous trees” with
his wife, Louisa. Back in his head, it is “a wonderful town still, with big
old frame houses, huge lawns, and tremendous trees” .Hence, the
next day during lunch, he exchanges new currency too old currency.
In addition, the amount doesn’t bother him as he believes that
everything there will be cheaper. However, he could never again find
the corridor that leads him to the third level.
When her wife came to know about this, she asks him to stop
looking. Unexpectedly, his friend Sam Weiner also disappear and his
wife keeps on looking for him for in the weekends. Moreover, Sam
was the one whom Charley shares his idea about Galesburg.
Charley inherited the hobby of stamp collection from his grandfather.
And someday while looking at the stamp collection, Charley finds a
letter that was earlier not there. Also, it has the postmark on a faded
six-cent stamp with a picture of President Garfield. Further, the
envelop read as 18 July 1894 to Charley’s grandfather in Galesburg
and it addresses Charley.
In the letter, Sam tells Charley that he has reached Galesburg and he
invites Charley and Louisa there. After going to stamp and coin shop
he gets to know that Sam exchange eight hundred dollars for old
currency bills to establish his business in Galesburg. Besides, Sam was
none other than Charley’s psychiatrist!
 PAST TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE

Charlie, the protagonist of “The Third Level,” experiences a past traumatic

event when he discovers that his commuter train has taken him to a
strange, unfamiliar station – the “third level” of the Grand Central Station.
As he tries to make sense of this bizarre experience, he becomes
increasingly disoriented and anxious.
In the reference to this there are many people who had experienced
these traumatic events that had happened in their life.
Past traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on a person’s life,
affecting their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Traumatic experiences can lead to increased anxiety and fear, as
individuals may become more aware of potential threats or dangers.
Charlie’s experience on the train causes him to become increasingly
anxious and fearful.
Past traumatic experiences can force an individual to refuge from reality
as a coping mechanism to deal with the overwhelming emotions,
memories, and sensations associated with the trauma.
Traumatic experiences can cause individuals to dissociate from their
emotions, thoughts, or experiences. This can lead to a sense of
detachment from reality, making it difficult for the individual to confront
and process their traumatic experiences.
Charlie’s refuge from reality serves as a coping mechanism to deal with
the overwhelming emotions and memories associated with the traumatic
experience. However, this refuge also prevents Charlie from confronting
and processing his traumatic experience, leading to ongoing emotional
distress and difficulties in his relationships.
 TERRY PRATCHETT

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, better known as Terry Pratchett, was a British
author, best known for his Discworld series of 41 comic fantasy novels. He is
widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential fantasy authors of
all time.
Pratchett was born on 28 April 1948 in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire,
England, the only child of David (1921–2006), a mechanic, and Eileen Pratchett
(1922–2010), a secretary, of Hay-on-Wye. Pratchett attended Holtspur School,
where he was bullied for his speech impediments. He was bothered by the
head teacher, who, he said, thought “he could tell how successful you were
going to be in later life by how well you could read or write at the age of six”.
He passed his eleven plus exam in 1958, earning a place at High Wycombe
Technical High School, where he was a key member of the debating society and
wrote stories for the school magazine. Pratchett published his first short story,
“Business Rivals”, in the High Wycombe Technical School’s magazine in
1962.Pratchett earned five O-levels and started A-level courses in Art, English
and History.

His Initial career choice was journalism, he left his school at 17, in 1965, to start
an apprenticeship with Arthur Church, the editor of the Bucks Free Press. In
this position he wrote, among other things, more than 80 stories for
the Children’s Circle section under the name Uncle Jim.
Pratchett died at his home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on the
morning of 12 March 2015. He was 66 years old.
Terry Pratchett was a highly acclaimed author who won numerous awards like
British Fantasy Award (1985) for “The Colour of Magic”, World Fantasy Award
(1995) for “The City of Dreaming Books”, Locus Award (1995) for “The City of
Dreaming Books”, Mythopoeic Award (1996) for “The City of Dreaming Books”,
British Book Awards (1997) for “Hog father “for his work.

Terry Pratchett’s Past Traumatic Experience

Terry Pratchett’s experiences with bullying and social isolation during his
childhood can be seen as a past traumatic experience that influenced his
writing. In an interview, Pratchett recalled how he was bullied at school
and how he often felt like an outsider.

Similar to Charlie’s experience in “The Third Level,” Pratchett’s

experiences with bullying and social isolation created a sense of
disconnection and escapism. Pratchett often escaped into his own
imagination, creating fantastical worlds and characters that would later
become the hallmark of his writing.

The Discworld series, in particular, can be seen as a manifestation of

Pratchett’s escapism. The series is set on a flat planet balanced on the
backs of four elephants, which are in turn standing on the back of a giant
turtle. This fantastical world allowed Pratchett to explore complex themes
and issues in a way that was both humorous and thought-provoking.

In “The Third Level,” Charlie’s experience on the train serves as a

metaphor for the human desire to escape the stresses and traumas of
everyday life. Similarly, Pratchett’s experiences with bullying and social
isolation served as a catalyst for his writing, allowing him to create
fantastical worlds and characters that continue to captivate readers
around the world.
 COPING MECHANISM

Coping mechanisms are strategies, techniques, or behaviors that

people use to manage, reduce, or tolerate stress, anxiety, trauma, or
other difficult emotions.
These mechanisms can help individuals adapt to challenging
situations, regulate their emotions, and maintain their mental and
emotional well-being. Examples of coping mechanisms include:
Exercise, Mindfulness, Social support, Creative expression, Self-care,
etc.
There are some coping mechanisms against past traumatic
experiences, with brief references to "The Third Level" by Jack
Finney:
In "The Third Level," Charlie escapes his traumatic experiences by
traveling back in time to a simpler era. Similarly, people may use
avoidance and escapism as coping mechanisms, such as immersing
themselves in work, hobbies, or substance abuse.
Sublimation is a coping mechanism where individuals channel their
traumatic experiences into creative or productive outlets. In "The
Third Level," Charlie sublimates his traumatic experiences by writing
about his fantasy world. Similarly, people may use sublimation as a
coping mechanism, such as writing, art, or music.
Self-care activities, such as exercise, meditation, or relaxation
techniques, can help individuals cope with past traumatic
experiences.
 INTERVIEW
Shaurya: Hello, thanks for sharing this story with us. Would you like
to tell us a little about your previous traumatic experience?

Soham: Okay. I was bullied at school. It was this constant barrage of

insults and teasing and even some kind of physical abuse. And I
felt so helpless and alone.

Shaurya: How did you cope with it?

Soham: I ran away from reality. My main activity was to be in my

room for hours, daydreaming. I would tell fantasies, imagine different
scenarios, and pretend that I was somebody else.

Shaurya: How did you overcome that?

Soham: I approached a therapist. She had me face my

emotions. She taught me how to build up coping mechanisms. After
that, I joined an association of survivors of
bullying. I shared my situation with others who
had met the same fate. To some extent, it minimized my feelings of
loneliness and isolation.

Shaurya: Advice to someone who is finding themselves in a

similar predicament?

Soham: Don't be scared to ask for help. Speak with anyone -therapist,
trusted friend or family member, or even a support group. It doesn't
have to be endured alone.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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