In the Bible, First Kings, Chapter 19, tells of how Elijah feared Jezebel.  But he also allowed that fear to help paint a very gloomy picture of how everything was; which brought him to the point of feeling he was isolated from everyone.   He said his entire country had turned away from what they were founded upon; had torn down their beliefs and practices; and had labeled all those as dedicated as himself as enemies, and pursued them.  Feeling totally isolated, he said, "And I, even I only, am left ..."