# IV explained — The Man Within

> Chapter companion for The Man Within by Graham Greene.

## What happens

Andrews returns to Elizabeth's cottage, where they discuss fear, death, and spirits. Elizabeth protects him from Carlyon, who arrives searching for Andrews. Andrews hides in the shed, torn between confessing to Carlyon and his fear of the man's ruthless past.

## Themes in this chapter

### Fear and Paranoia

Andrews is driven by fear, hiding from Carlyon and striking Elizabeth in panic; the atmosphere is thick with suspicion and dread.

### Cowardice and Courage

Andrews admits his cowardice, contrasting with Elizabeth's steady bravery and Carlyon's ruthless resolve.

### Betrayal and Trust

Andrews fears betrayal by Elizabeth, yet she protects him; Carlyon calls Andrews a 'Judas,' highlighting themes of betrayal.

## Character check-ins

### Francis Andrews

Returns to the cottage, driven by fear and a strange homesickness; hides from Carlyon, wrestling with the impulse to confess.

### Elizabeth

Protects Andrews by lying to Carlyon about his whereabouts; shows courage and calmness, though she is still grieving the dead Mr. Jennings.

### Mr. Carlyon

Arrives at the cottage searching for Andrews; reveals his hatred and his willingness to kill, as recalled by Andrews.

## Key lines

> It was only fear that made me come. You other people never seem to understand fear. You expect everyone to be brave like yourself. It's not a man's fault whether he's brave or cowardly. It's all in the way he's born.

Andrews explains that fear, not courage, drives him, and that bravery is a matter of birth, not choice.

_Andrews justifies his cowardice to Elizabeth, revealing his fatalistic view of character._

> He's a sort of Judas

Carlyon describes Andrews as a betrayer, comparing him to Judas Iscariot.

_Carlyon reveals his perception of Andrews as a traitor, deepening the theme of betrayal._

> I can't go to him

Andrews decides he cannot face Carlyon and confess, despite his earlier impulse.

_Andrews' fear overcomes his desire for redemption, leading him to hide instead._

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