88 pages • 2 hours read
Stephen KingThe Shining
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1977A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
1.
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?
3.
Why does the Overlook Hotel want Danny more than it wants his parents? What evidence supports that contention?
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