Can One Fing Comfort in Hell?

 The article "Why is Silent Hill so Cozy?" written by Paris F. Fields really attracted me because foe one, Silent Hill is a title I'm familiar with, and two, how could someone find comfort in a psychologically disturbing atmosphere?


As I read, I discovered nostalgic connections throughout the article such as fog, loneliness, and silence. The author describes the setting as "nightmarish", that got me thinking when someone had nightmares as a kid or even as an adult, they sought something to comfort them back to sleep. So, it's possible that they're mentally comparing the uneasy landscape to that comfort they sought which makes the entire atmosphere comforting. Another theory looks deeper into the psychology of humanity, and that is the thought of humans taking comfort in destruction. The author goes into great detail about the "fog world", which is enshroud in fog. Once you mosey through, you're met with nothing just empty space and the white noise from the provided radio. Theory states that humanity finds comfort in the empty space surrounding the decrepit town.


Therefore, fog, silence, destruction, and a relaxed pacing resulted in a comforting presence for the author, and other individuals who visited the Silent Hill game. I feel that the atmosphere comes off as nostalgic which puts people instantly at ease. 

 

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