4. Todd's worst fear is having no meaning in life. In the first day of class he writes Carpe Diem on his paper which means he wishes he could contribute in meaningful things in life. His insecurity gets the best of him. He eventually overcomes this fear at the end when he stood up on the desk and yelled, "O captain, My captain".

Neil's worst fear is his father's disapproval of what he wants to do with his life. Neil tries to prove to his father that he's good at acting and that it's what he wants to do and ends up getting shut down by his father and then cowardly killed himself. So no, he did not overcome his fear.

Knox's worst fear is his lover, Chris, not liking him. His whole world is her and doesn't think about anything but her. Knox eventually overcomes this fear when he knows that she likes him back after their first date.

Charlie's worst fear is not getting the attention that he wants or needs. He has to learn the hard way that his actions that he was making effect him and give him consequences. Charlie does not overcome this fear because of his smart plan at the end in front of everyone to the principle.