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When was the release date of The Shining?
May 23, 1980
Who is the director of The Shining?
Stanley Kubrick
Why is it that in the book The Shining the haunted room is 217 but in the movie it is 237?
He was trying to show how the hotel is evil and how spirits can curse the place.
Who is the author of The Shining?
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Where does The Shining take place?
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Who was the first caretaker of the Overlook Hotel?
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Why do people frequently turn to alcohol and gambling as a response to depression and financial stress?
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Define and describe the character of Jack Torrance.
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What author does King credit with being his biggest influence?
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In what fellow snowy state did Jack Torrance teach?
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What similar inner demons do Jack and Wendy Torrance face every day?
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What is The Shining?
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Who is Tony and what role does he play in the novel?
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What role does Dick Hallorann play in the novel?
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Why does Danny ignore his visions before going to the Overlook?
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How is the wasp's nest perfect imagery for the idea that evil never dies?
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How does Danny ultimately defeat the hotel?
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By having Jack freeze to death in the movie rather than explode with the hotel in the novel, what does Stanley Kubrick ultimately change about the story?
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In your opinion, why is Wendy's character such a weak one in the movie?
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How does the film's final scene echo Grady's comment that Jack 'has always been the caretaker'?
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How does Grady's comment show us that it doesn't matter who serves as the caretaker?
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Why did Grady kill his family in The Shining?
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This inhuman place makes human monsters.
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At what point in the story do you know that Danny will survive the ordeal?
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In Part Three, how is Jack's indifference to hotel work a metaphor for much of his life?
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Why does the hotel want Danny?
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Study Notes
The Shining Overview
- Release date: May 23, 1980
- Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
- Author of the book: Stephen King
- Set in: Colorado, at the Overlook Hotel
Key Characters
- Jack Torrance: former teacher, alcoholic, prone to violence
- Wendy Torrance: struggles with Jack's dominance and abusive behavior
- Danny Torrance: possesses "the shining," an ability to see the past and future
- Dick Hallorann: a hero who protects Danny and his mother
- Delbert Grady: the first caretaker of the hotel
Themes and Concepts
- The Shining: described as the ability to read minds and communicate telepathically, also seeing past and future events
- Jack’s inner demons are represented by the ghost of the hotel
- Connection between alcohol/gambling and escaping depression and stress
Symbolism and Imagery
- Room 217 in the book changed to 237 in the film to emphasize the hotel's malevolent spirit
- Wasp’s nest symbolizes the idea that evil does not perish; it returns stronger
- The hotel influences characters, turning them into monsters through isolation (cabin fever)
Plot Points and Character Development
- Danny ignores his visions out of concern for his family’s future
- Jack is ultimately defeated by being lost in the maze, showcasing Danny’s cleverness and use of his shining
- The final scene in the film alludes to Grady’s statement, showing Jack's transformation into a ghostly caregiver at the hotel
Narrative Shifts
- Jack's fate differs between the book and film; he freezes to death in the movie, suggesting he becomes another hotel's ghost
- Tony, Danny's imaginary friend, is revealed to be a future version of Danny, indicating Danny's ability to see futures
Personal Reflections
- Wendy's character is portrayed as weak to highlight Jack's control over her
- Grady's murder of his family illustrates the psychological breakdown caused by isolation
Important Messages
- Caretakers of the hotel are seen as timeless; the true essence of caretaking transcends individual identities over time
- Danny's survival is foreshadowed through his connection to Tony, whom he identifies as his future self
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Test your knowledge of 'The Shining' with these flashcards! Covering essential details such as the release date, director, and key differences between the book and movie adaptations, this quiz is perfect for fans of horror literature and film. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of Stephen King's classic story.