は恐怖のあまり

out of fear

→ は
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out of fear 恐怖のあまり means that someone does something or reaches a state because they are overwhelmed by fear. The は marks the topic and is not part of the core expression; the phrase can follow other topics as well.
JA: 彼女は恐怖のあまり声が出なかった。
EN: She was so frightened that she couldn't speak.

マリラは恐怖のあまり言葉を失った

Marilla was speechless with fear.