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Stephen King

The Shining

Stephen KingFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977

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Essay Topics

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Who is the protagonist of the story? Give your reasons for or against the notion of Jack, Wendy, or Danny as the hero.

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Why is Room 217 so significant, both in terms of the story’s plot and from a metaphorical perspective?

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Why does the Overlook Hotel want Danny more than it wants his parents? What evidence supports that contention?

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