SUMMARY:
On page 1, Dean Koontz introduces the story by introducing a character that goes is just parking near an outlet in the woods. His name is Tony and he is now in his upper 50's. Tony goes into the woods to get away from his life which he now despises. He continues going through the woods until he comes to a meadow in a clearing and unpacks his bag. Tony then sits on a rock and enjoys some Oreo cookies he packed. While eating his Oreos Tony sees something out of the corner of his eye. When he looks at what caught, he notices a dog still out in the clearing ahead of him. Tony proceeds to move towards the dog, but is unsure if he is friendly or not. The dog appears friendly; however, when he attempts to pass the dog, the dog goes crazy and begins barking viciously at Tony and grabs his leg and drags him back to his entrance. Tony attempts again and the dog does the same, but this time the dog turns around towards the exit path and begins barking loudly at the path as if warning something away. Then the dog grabs Tony's leg and begins to run towards the entrance. Tony begins running with the dog and is afraid because he realizes that something in the clearing is chasing them and it isn't something normal. They continue running and Tony becomes paranoid as he continues running. Tony finally reaches his car with the dog and they get into the car and drive off as he wonders about the dog that saved his life.
Next, the reader is introduced to another character named Nora. She is a very timid humble woman who lives in her aunt's house that is now in her possession ever since she passed away. Nora never liked her aunt, however, and she was raised up to believe that all men are pigs and that all of life's experiences can be found in books. Nora's T.V. is broken and so she needs someone to fix it. Then the reader is introduced to Streck who is the repairman. Streck is described as a creepy looking man and looks at Nora in a sexual manner. Streck continues by fixing the TV and talking to Nora with many sexual inuendos, but Nora is too meek to stand up for herself. As Streck is leaving he asks Nora what her husband does (Nora doesn't have a husband) and she tells him that he is a police man. After her answer, Nora realizes that her answer was dumb because her house was much more than a police man could afford. Streck leaves, but Nora feels that he is not gone forever.
Then, the Character of Clem who is a hired killer. Clem had just parked the van outside of the doctor's house of which he is supposed to take care of that night. He then breaks in through the garage door and creeps into the doctor's living room. He says hello and as the doctor turns around Clem shoots the doctor in the forehead with a quiet snap as his silenced pistol goes off. Clem then cleans up the body and the scene and then leaves the house. He then drives to a public phone booth to cal the people that hire him and told them the job was finished. Then the people that give him the jobs tell him that his work is the best of their killers. They then proceed in giving him another address and he knows that that means that he has another job that night. Clem is excited that he has two jobs in one night because killing gives him an unmeasurable high on life.
RESPONSE:
This is a very interesting book because it tells the story from three points of view. I kinda like this style more than normal books because it provides some new scenery and input. I have read another one of Dean Koontz which portrayed the story from different characters and it was awesome because at the end all the characters were tied together and ended up crossing paths and ultimately completing the concept of the story. I enjoy the concept of the dog because it is acting as a protector to Tony, and Nora's stalker gives the book a sense of tenseness and suspense while Clem's killings provide a sense of dark twistedness, for he finds pleasure in killing people. I'm interested to see how all three of these unlikely characters come together.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
College
College decisions are coming up soon so I need to start narrowing down my choices. I decided that I would most likely enjoy going to a place near the Chicago are because I enjoy the city. My top choice at the moment is Northwestern, but it is very selective so I hope I can get in. I also would like to look at the University of Chicago. However, IU would be the best financial choice so it's a hard decision.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Reading The Shining By Sthepen King pgs 258-311
SUMMARY:
On page 258, Danny is at the doctor's office for his appointment. Danny is introduced to Dr. Bill Edmonds, and Danny is being tested for epilepsy. The doctor tells Danny's parents that he probably doesn't have epilepsy, but he insists on talking to Danny alone about his invisible friend Tony. Danny describes Tony to Dr. Edmonds and explains to him that he goes with Tony wherever her takes him and that all he can remember is Redrum. After the doctor asks Danny if he can bring Tony in right now, Danny tries. He sees Tony and Tony shows him a drunken figure running towards Danny with a mallet. Danny returns to the real world but can't remember all that he had seen in his vision. Even though the events occur, the doctor informs Danny's parents that he think danny will be alright.
The next events take place in November when Jack goes down into the boiler room to look at the old newspapers of The OVerlook Hotel. In the boiler room Jack finds a white scrapbook in the name of Horace Derwent, and when he opens it he finds an invitation for a masquerade ball. He begins to flip through and read through the scrapbook and begins to be filled with the exciting history of the Overlook. It seems to be the place in the 60's for high crime people, and while reading a section Jack sees a picture of the presidential suite, but it had blood everywhere due to a shotgun murdering of three people. Jack puts the book away and goes upstairs.
Then Danny is looking at room 217 because he remebers Halloran's warning to him about the room. Danny comes very close to opening it but does not, and begins running down the hall way. He passes the old fire exstinguisher and the hose falls off and Danny invisions it coiling itself around him, but then looks again and it is back where it was. Then the story goes back to Jack and he is now at a library because he is determined to learn more about the history of the Overlook. After gathering more information Jack decides to call Mr. Ullman. Jack informs Mr. Ullman about his findings and Mr. Ullman thinks Jack should be fired but he doe'nt have the power to do so. The two argue for a little bit but Jack ends up hanging up the phone and going out to the car to meet Danny and Wendy.
RESPONSE:
I'm glad that the scary parts are finally starting to pick up because I was starting to feel as though the story was beginning to become dragged out. In this section Jack's obsession is beginning to develop and one can tell that everything in his mind is slowly moving on the verge of a psychotic breakdown. As the reader it is weird because I am starting to feel like a part of Jack and having an urge to learn more about the hotel and its secrets because I am one of those people who, once they start something, have to either find a direct answer or learn that the goal is not reachable. Jack is greatly struggling with his urge to drink so Im assuming that the alcohol will be the object that puts him over the hill of sanity. Great read so far so I would definitely recommend it.
On page 258, Danny is at the doctor's office for his appointment. Danny is introduced to Dr. Bill Edmonds, and Danny is being tested for epilepsy. The doctor tells Danny's parents that he probably doesn't have epilepsy, but he insists on talking to Danny alone about his invisible friend Tony. Danny describes Tony to Dr. Edmonds and explains to him that he goes with Tony wherever her takes him and that all he can remember is Redrum. After the doctor asks Danny if he can bring Tony in right now, Danny tries. He sees Tony and Tony shows him a drunken figure running towards Danny with a mallet. Danny returns to the real world but can't remember all that he had seen in his vision. Even though the events occur, the doctor informs Danny's parents that he think danny will be alright.
The next events take place in November when Jack goes down into the boiler room to look at the old newspapers of The OVerlook Hotel. In the boiler room Jack finds a white scrapbook in the name of Horace Derwent, and when he opens it he finds an invitation for a masquerade ball. He begins to flip through and read through the scrapbook and begins to be filled with the exciting history of the Overlook. It seems to be the place in the 60's for high crime people, and while reading a section Jack sees a picture of the presidential suite, but it had blood everywhere due to a shotgun murdering of three people. Jack puts the book away and goes upstairs.
Then Danny is looking at room 217 because he remebers Halloran's warning to him about the room. Danny comes very close to opening it but does not, and begins running down the hall way. He passes the old fire exstinguisher and the hose falls off and Danny invisions it coiling itself around him, but then looks again and it is back where it was. Then the story goes back to Jack and he is now at a library because he is determined to learn more about the history of the Overlook. After gathering more information Jack decides to call Mr. Ullman. Jack informs Mr. Ullman about his findings and Mr. Ullman thinks Jack should be fired but he doe'nt have the power to do so. The two argue for a little bit but Jack ends up hanging up the phone and going out to the car to meet Danny and Wendy.
RESPONSE:
I'm glad that the scary parts are finally starting to pick up because I was starting to feel as though the story was beginning to become dragged out. In this section Jack's obsession is beginning to develop and one can tell that everything in his mind is slowly moving on the verge of a psychotic breakdown. As the reader it is weird because I am starting to feel like a part of Jack and having an urge to learn more about the hotel and its secrets because I am one of those people who, once they start something, have to either find a direct answer or learn that the goal is not reachable. Jack is greatly struggling with his urge to drink so Im assuming that the alcohol will be the object that puts him over the hill of sanity. Great read so far so I would definitely recommend it.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Reading The Shining By: Stephen King pgs 209-257
SUMMARY
On page 209, the reader is brought to a short scene in which the Torrances are out on the balcony overlooking the front plot of the Overlook Hotel. Mr. Ullman reassures that Jack will take care of the place, and the family watches his car drive off until they are completely alone. Then some time passes by and it is October 20th, and Jack is attempting to shingle the roof. He is in the process when he undergoes another flashback. Jack remebers when he was 7 years old and his dad beat him for throwing something at a car. He then goes all the way up through highschool remembering the fights he had gotten in until he remembers breaking Danny's arm and hurting George Hatfield.
Next, Jack has a second flashback recalling the fight that he got into with George. George was one of Jack's students and was on the debate team. However, Jack ended up firing George due to his stutter. As a resuly, George becomes upset and slashes Jack's tires, and Jack overreacts by punching George until he is badly beaten. Jack's flashback ends Then Jack climbs down off the roof. Then Danny and Wendy arrive in from town and the family is getting along great. Jack even gives Danny an empty wasp's nest that he found on the roof. Wendy thinks that Danny shoud get checked by a doctor the next morning before winter arrives. That night Danny puts the wasp nest in his bedroom and goes to his parents room. He uses the bathroom but his parents become worried when he doesnt come out. They begin banging on the door telling Danny to come out, and finally Jack kicks the door in. They find Danny huddled up on the bathtub saying Redrum and Roque. Then Danny comes back to reality and explains that he doesn't remember what happened but that he saw Tony in the mirror. Jack and Wendy are nervous and are glad they are taking him to the doctors tomorrow. THen danny goes to bed and once again dreams of the Redrum, but is awakened due to something on his hand. When he wakes up Danny finds wasps on his hand, and he goes to his parents room. Jack is confused why there were so many hornets, and he tells Danny he won't ever lose his temper again.
RESPONSE:
This section began to get pretty creepy. In the beginning it was not that bad because the family was just starting to live by themselves. But at the end when Danny had the vision in the bathroom, and the occurance of the bees really gives me the creeps. I have never been stung by a bee before so I don;t knmow how bad they feel, but just the thought of one on me is gross. In this chapter Danny for a five year old is acting much more mature because he does not freak out and he is engrossed in his intriguement in learning how to read. I can't remember from the movie, but I wonder if once Danny learns how to read if he will be able to figure out what Redrum means.
On page 209, the reader is brought to a short scene in which the Torrances are out on the balcony overlooking the front plot of the Overlook Hotel. Mr. Ullman reassures that Jack will take care of the place, and the family watches his car drive off until they are completely alone. Then some time passes by and it is October 20th, and Jack is attempting to shingle the roof. He is in the process when he undergoes another flashback. Jack remebers when he was 7 years old and his dad beat him for throwing something at a car. He then goes all the way up through highschool remembering the fights he had gotten in until he remembers breaking Danny's arm and hurting George Hatfield.
Next, Jack has a second flashback recalling the fight that he got into with George. George was one of Jack's students and was on the debate team. However, Jack ended up firing George due to his stutter. As a resuly, George becomes upset and slashes Jack's tires, and Jack overreacts by punching George until he is badly beaten. Jack's flashback ends Then Jack climbs down off the roof. Then Danny and Wendy arrive in from town and the family is getting along great. Jack even gives Danny an empty wasp's nest that he found on the roof. Wendy thinks that Danny shoud get checked by a doctor the next morning before winter arrives. That night Danny puts the wasp nest in his bedroom and goes to his parents room. He uses the bathroom but his parents become worried when he doesnt come out. They begin banging on the door telling Danny to come out, and finally Jack kicks the door in. They find Danny huddled up on the bathtub saying Redrum and Roque. Then Danny comes back to reality and explains that he doesn't remember what happened but that he saw Tony in the mirror. Jack and Wendy are nervous and are glad they are taking him to the doctors tomorrow. THen danny goes to bed and once again dreams of the Redrum, but is awakened due to something on his hand. When he wakes up Danny finds wasps on his hand, and he goes to his parents room. Jack is confused why there were so many hornets, and he tells Danny he won't ever lose his temper again.
RESPONSE:
This section began to get pretty creepy. In the beginning it was not that bad because the family was just starting to live by themselves. But at the end when Danny had the vision in the bathroom, and the occurance of the bees really gives me the creeps. I have never been stung by a bee before so I don;t knmow how bad they feel, but just the thought of one on me is gross. In this chapter Danny for a five year old is acting much more mature because he does not freak out and he is engrossed in his intriguement in learning how to read. I can't remember from the movie, but I wonder if once Danny learns how to read if he will be able to figure out what Redrum means.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
My Spring Break
Wrapped up in a nutshell, I would have to say that Spring Break was great overall. I went to Siesta Key, Florida and saw a bunch of m friends. We all hung out on the beach, threw some frisbee, and caught some rays. Being in Florida greatly motivates me to be able to become successful when I get older so I can have condo of some sort for relaxing. So if anyone has any tips on how to make bank in a short amount of time just let me know your secret. I will also be taking any donations towards the cause..
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tuesday Response #2
A house is nothing more than something that provides shelter, warmth, and a comfy living space, but Pharrel managed to convert his house into a masterpiece of childish adoration. Pharrel's life as a "kidult" is easily evident just by glancing at the place he calls home. Modern artwork fills the house with such odd sculptures like a ball of cartoon flowers. Although all of these materialistic assets may seem unnecessary to the common folk, Pharrel believes it is important to posses an equilibrium of playtime with worktime. I'm not going to lie; the house would be amazing to live in, and one day I hope that I could acquire the dream of having more money than to know what to do with it.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Reading The Shining By: Stephen King pgs 164-208
SUMMARY:
On page 164, the reader is introduced to Halloran. Halloran is a tall black man who has an afro that is turning gray. Halloran informs the family that they should have enough food to last them about a year at the Hotel. Halloran proceeds on informing the Torrances on their quarters and then the kitchen, and then he asks Danny if her remembers his name. Danny tells Halloran that his name is Mr. Halloran, but Dick to those that know him personally. Danny's speech is peculiar because Mr. Halloran never told the family that his nickname is Dick. Mr. Halloran explains to the family the history of the hotel, and tells them that it was built by a Mr. Watson, but his son was killed in an accident and Mr. Watson accidently electrocuted himself. Mr. Halloran finishes up his conversation and asks Danny if he would like to go to Florida with him. Danny declines, but Mr. Halloran asks if he can speak to Danny personally in his car.
Danny goes into Mr. Halloran's car and Mr. Halloran looks at Danny curiously. He tells Danny that he is 60 years old, and in that 60 years he has never seen anyone shine more brightly than Danny. Halloran explains that to shine is what Danny can do with his mind, and that he can do it himself as well. He also tells Danny that his shining is the greatest amount that he has ever encountered before. Danny then telepathically sends a message to Mr. Halloran and ends up hurting Mr. Halloran a little bit. However, when Danny tells Mr. Halloran about Tony Mr Halloran becomes worried about Danny. He tells Danny that these visions are the same thing as biblical visions and may fortell the future. but these visions are not always true. Mr. Halloran informs Danny that he too has visions but of bad things that are going on at the hotel and tells Danny to stay out of room 217. After his words of advice Mr. Halloran tells Danny to shine to him if anything bad happens, but says that his visions shouldn't be able to hurt him. Then Mr. Halloway drives away uneasily hoping that he was right about all he said.
Next, Danny goes back inside and rejoins his family but doesn't tell them about what Mr. Halloran and him talked about. Mr. Ullman takes the family in the elevator which is very old and scary, and Wendy thinks again of the family that had to retort to eting each other for survival. They reach their floor and Wendy says that they will never take the elevator again for as long as they stay here. Mr. Ullman shows them the presidential suite, and Danny sees a blood stain on the wall, but when he looks back the stain is gone. Mr. Ullman takes them down to the first floor and quickly moves past room 217 to show the Torrances where they will be staying. Then he brings them back down to the basement where Watson is waiting once agiain to inform Jack about the boiler. He tells Danny to take care of his parents and Danny agrees.
RESPONSE:
There was a lot explained in this section of reading. I think it was pretty cool when Mr. Halloran explained to Danny about his Shining abilities because it helped me understand the concept of the whole plot. Which was the reason for his character in the book I'm sure. Also, I am excited to see if there are more visions in Danny's mind than what appeared in the film, and I want to see how they are depicted. This is the first Stephen King novel I have ever read, and I'm not saying that I will jump on the Stephen King Bandwagon, but as far as a good writer I would say Stephen King is a very good author.
On page 164, the reader is introduced to Halloran. Halloran is a tall black man who has an afro that is turning gray. Halloran informs the family that they should have enough food to last them about a year at the Hotel. Halloran proceeds on informing the Torrances on their quarters and then the kitchen, and then he asks Danny if her remembers his name. Danny tells Halloran that his name is Mr. Halloran, but Dick to those that know him personally. Danny's speech is peculiar because Mr. Halloran never told the family that his nickname is Dick. Mr. Halloran explains to the family the history of the hotel, and tells them that it was built by a Mr. Watson, but his son was killed in an accident and Mr. Watson accidently electrocuted himself. Mr. Halloran finishes up his conversation and asks Danny if he would like to go to Florida with him. Danny declines, but Mr. Halloran asks if he can speak to Danny personally in his car.
Danny goes into Mr. Halloran's car and Mr. Halloran looks at Danny curiously. He tells Danny that he is 60 years old, and in that 60 years he has never seen anyone shine more brightly than Danny. Halloran explains that to shine is what Danny can do with his mind, and that he can do it himself as well. He also tells Danny that his shining is the greatest amount that he has ever encountered before. Danny then telepathically sends a message to Mr. Halloran and ends up hurting Mr. Halloran a little bit. However, when Danny tells Mr. Halloran about Tony Mr Halloran becomes worried about Danny. He tells Danny that these visions are the same thing as biblical visions and may fortell the future. but these visions are not always true. Mr. Halloran informs Danny that he too has visions but of bad things that are going on at the hotel and tells Danny to stay out of room 217. After his words of advice Mr. Halloran tells Danny to shine to him if anything bad happens, but says that his visions shouldn't be able to hurt him. Then Mr. Halloway drives away uneasily hoping that he was right about all he said.
Next, Danny goes back inside and rejoins his family but doesn't tell them about what Mr. Halloran and him talked about. Mr. Ullman takes the family in the elevator which is very old and scary, and Wendy thinks again of the family that had to retort to eting each other for survival. They reach their floor and Wendy says that they will never take the elevator again for as long as they stay here. Mr. Ullman shows them the presidential suite, and Danny sees a blood stain on the wall, but when he looks back the stain is gone. Mr. Ullman takes them down to the first floor and quickly moves past room 217 to show the Torrances where they will be staying. Then he brings them back down to the basement where Watson is waiting once agiain to inform Jack about the boiler. He tells Danny to take care of his parents and Danny agrees.
RESPONSE:
There was a lot explained in this section of reading. I think it was pretty cool when Mr. Halloran explained to Danny about his Shining abilities because it helped me understand the concept of the whole plot. Which was the reason for his character in the book I'm sure. Also, I am excited to see if there are more visions in Danny's mind than what appeared in the film, and I want to see how they are depicted. This is the first Stephen King novel I have ever read, and I'm not saying that I will jump on the Stephen King Bandwagon, but as far as a good writer I would say Stephen King is a very good author.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Reading The Shining By: Stephen King pgs 105-163
SUMMARY:
On page 105, Wendy and Jack are in bed. Jack is asleep, and Wendy is thinking about him. When Danny was born Wendy and her mother started talking again, but Wendy doesn't like being around her.Wendy then goes into a flashback. She recollects when Jack is in grad school and his drinking is under control and he gets a job at Stovington Prep. She remembers fighting when Jack dropped Danny on the floor and the time Jack broke danny's arm after being frustrated. Wendy recalls Jack's alcohol problem getting worse and worse, until a miracle happens. Danny tells Jack of the dream he had of him getting into a car accident and Danny stops drinking. Although he stopped drinking Wendy wants to talk to Jack because she is feeling as though she wants a divorce, but she feels pressure because she knows that her mother dissapproved of the wedding in the first place so she would just be conforming to her mother's beliefs. However, she knows that she still loves Jack and definitely loves Danny, so shes being optimistic and hoping that the hotel job will be good for the family.
The next section is very short and ivolves Danny. Danny wakes up and looks at the clock to find out it is 2 a.m. He was awakened by the sound of a crazy drunken rage, and he looks around for Tony. Danny finds Tony outside at the bus stop and the repeated vision of REDRUM flashes before his eyes.
In the next scene the Torrances are driving through the mountains on their way to the Overlook Hotel. Wendy is nervous as she fears they will get stranded and she alludes to a story of a family who had to eat one another to stay alive after being stranded. They continue driving until Jack pulls over at a scenic outlook. Jack points up to the hotel and shows wendy and Wendy says that she thinks the hotel is beautiful. Jack agrees, however, Danny feels uneasy about this new place because he remembers that this is the place in which Tony had warned Danny about and he knew that this was the place where redrum was. They approach the hotel and go into it. Mr. Ullman greets the family, but is preoccupied with the large rush of the last inhabitants trying to check out. Danny looks around as Jack explains the hotel to the family, and Wendy and Jack act as they are loving eachother, but Danny feels very strange and scared of this place.
RESPONSE:
I'm not going to lie, I am a little bit creeped out by this book. It is not straight forward scary but it provides its tactics with the use of suspense and the unknown. The movie was not quite as scary because although I viewed all the scenes, I did not feel as though I was experiencing them myself. This book does a great job of pulling the reader into the story and feeling as though they are part of the Torrance family. It also probably does not help that I am reading this book at night time in my room, but who's complaining. I'm thrilled to see how the book portrays the real happenings of the Overlook Hotel compared to the film.
On page 105, Wendy and Jack are in bed. Jack is asleep, and Wendy is thinking about him. When Danny was born Wendy and her mother started talking again, but Wendy doesn't like being around her.Wendy then goes into a flashback. She recollects when Jack is in grad school and his drinking is under control and he gets a job at Stovington Prep. She remembers fighting when Jack dropped Danny on the floor and the time Jack broke danny's arm after being frustrated. Wendy recalls Jack's alcohol problem getting worse and worse, until a miracle happens. Danny tells Jack of the dream he had of him getting into a car accident and Danny stops drinking. Although he stopped drinking Wendy wants to talk to Jack because she is feeling as though she wants a divorce, but she feels pressure because she knows that her mother dissapproved of the wedding in the first place so she would just be conforming to her mother's beliefs. However, she knows that she still loves Jack and definitely loves Danny, so shes being optimistic and hoping that the hotel job will be good for the family.
The next section is very short and ivolves Danny. Danny wakes up and looks at the clock to find out it is 2 a.m. He was awakened by the sound of a crazy drunken rage, and he looks around for Tony. Danny finds Tony outside at the bus stop and the repeated vision of REDRUM flashes before his eyes.
In the next scene the Torrances are driving through the mountains on their way to the Overlook Hotel. Wendy is nervous as she fears they will get stranded and she alludes to a story of a family who had to eat one another to stay alive after being stranded. They continue driving until Jack pulls over at a scenic outlook. Jack points up to the hotel and shows wendy and Wendy says that she thinks the hotel is beautiful. Jack agrees, however, Danny feels uneasy about this new place because he remembers that this is the place in which Tony had warned Danny about and he knew that this was the place where redrum was. They approach the hotel and go into it. Mr. Ullman greets the family, but is preoccupied with the large rush of the last inhabitants trying to check out. Danny looks around as Jack explains the hotel to the family, and Wendy and Jack act as they are loving eachother, but Danny feels very strange and scared of this place.
RESPONSE:
I'm not going to lie, I am a little bit creeped out by this book. It is not straight forward scary but it provides its tactics with the use of suspense and the unknown. The movie was not quite as scary because although I viewed all the scenes, I did not feel as though I was experiencing them myself. This book does a great job of pulling the reader into the story and feeling as though they are part of the Torrance family. It also probably does not help that I am reading this book at night time in my room, but who's complaining. I'm thrilled to see how the book portrays the real happenings of the Overlook Hotel compared to the film.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Reading The Shining By: Stephen King pgs 57-104
SUMMARY:
On page 57, the point of view is told from Danny's perception and he is five years old. He's singing nursery rhymes and thinking of Jack and Jill Nursery School in Stovington, Colorado. He knows his dad doesn't have the money for nursery school now, so he does what is best for his parents (A very mature decision for a 5 year old if you ask me hahah) We learn that although Danny is only five, he is very grown up for his age, for he always knows what's going on with his parents, and other things, but they don't really believe him. Danny understands his parent's relationship, but he doesn't quite understand all of the things that his mother is worrying about. However, the main thing that Danny is worried about is divorce because Danny believes it is when your parents fight over you. Danny then goes into detail explaining that he can't think too hard or else he escapes reality. Such as the time when his parens were fighting at breakfast and Danny remembers coming back to them asking him what was the matter. That is when Danny informs the reader of his invisible playmate who his parents named Tony. In this frenzie, Danny explains that he had been inside the mind of Jack and had seen the word suicide, but he does not know what that means.
After Danny's flashback he hears Jack thinking about Watson and the Overlook and knows he got the job.
After he here's the thoughts Danny realizes that he sees Toby now. Toby shows Danny the words Poison, no swimming. Danger!Live wires. This property condemned. After that Danny is in a room and in the mirror sees the words REDRUM. Danny is terrified and Tony brings Danny back just intime to greet his father Jack as he arrives. Later, Jack is taking Danny to the grocerie store when he has a flashback. He recalls his teaching job going well, and he is thinking of buying a house, but then he sees his student slashing his tires. After a fight, the school asks Jack to resign. After this fit Jack proceeds into going into a very long and in depth flashback of the times he used to drink. To spare the length it basically consists of Jack binge drinking and then driving home mutiple times, and a near death crash. The last pages of 103-104 then conclude Jack's flashback with his pride in himself for stopping his drinking. His flashback is ended as his friend Al Shockley answers the phone.
RESPONSE:
This book is a very fast read and inserts small words that add the effect of an eerie presence of something to come in the future. Danny's friend Toby acts as a harbinger and foreshadows events that are to come in the future. Danny seems so innocent and so he is the perfect fit for a child about to be lured into the darkness of a father and their stay at an isolated hotel. Stephen King has greatly attracted my attention, and the plot of this book to me is well done.
On page 57, the point of view is told from Danny's perception and he is five years old. He's singing nursery rhymes and thinking of Jack and Jill Nursery School in Stovington, Colorado. He knows his dad doesn't have the money for nursery school now, so he does what is best for his parents (A very mature decision for a 5 year old if you ask me hahah) We learn that although Danny is only five, he is very grown up for his age, for he always knows what's going on with his parents, and other things, but they don't really believe him. Danny understands his parent's relationship, but he doesn't quite understand all of the things that his mother is worrying about. However, the main thing that Danny is worried about is divorce because Danny believes it is when your parents fight over you. Danny then goes into detail explaining that he can't think too hard or else he escapes reality. Such as the time when his parens were fighting at breakfast and Danny remembers coming back to them asking him what was the matter. That is when Danny informs the reader of his invisible playmate who his parents named Tony. In this frenzie, Danny explains that he had been inside the mind of Jack and had seen the word suicide, but he does not know what that means.
After Danny's flashback he hears Jack thinking about Watson and the Overlook and knows he got the job.
After he here's the thoughts Danny realizes that he sees Toby now. Toby shows Danny the words Poison, no swimming. Danger!Live wires. This property condemned. After that Danny is in a room and in the mirror sees the words REDRUM. Danny is terrified and Tony brings Danny back just intime to greet his father Jack as he arrives. Later, Jack is taking Danny to the grocerie store when he has a flashback. He recalls his teaching job going well, and he is thinking of buying a house, but then he sees his student slashing his tires. After a fight, the school asks Jack to resign. After this fit Jack proceeds into going into a very long and in depth flashback of the times he used to drink. To spare the length it basically consists of Jack binge drinking and then driving home mutiple times, and a near death crash. The last pages of 103-104 then conclude Jack's flashback with his pride in himself for stopping his drinking. His flashback is ended as his friend Al Shockley answers the phone.
RESPONSE:
This book is a very fast read and inserts small words that add the effect of an eerie presence of something to come in the future. Danny's friend Toby acts as a harbinger and foreshadows events that are to come in the future. Danny seems so innocent and so he is the perfect fit for a child about to be lured into the darkness of a father and their stay at an isolated hotel. Stephen King has greatly attracted my attention, and the plot of this book to me is well done.
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