Learn English – Is “conquer fear” the same as “facing fear” in this example

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The following dialogue is from the movie Batman Begins:

Ra's Al Gul to Bruce Wayne

To conquer fear, you must become fear. You must bask in the fear of
other men.

So when Ra's Al Gul asks Bruce Wayne to "become fear" is he suggesting that Wayne must face his fears?

Also, in this context what does "bask in the fear of other men" mean?

Best Answer

The standard way of facing your fears is to do whatever frightens you, despite your feelings. Ra's Al Gul is telling Bruce Wayne the real way to conquer his fears is to become someone others fear, and revel in making them afraid.

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