Jack vs. Danny: Father-Son Conflict
The ShiningThe hotel turns Jack against his own son, leading to a final confrontation where love triumphs over evil.
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Bearing strength in each event
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Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingThe Broken Arm
The Past Trauma
The Incident
Jack broke Danny's arm in a fit of rage. This event haunts the family. Jack feels guilty; Wendy is fearful.
The Scar
The broken arm is a scar on their relationship. Danny loves his father but is also afraid of him.
The Pattern
The hotel will exploit this past violence to turn Jack against Danny again.
The Slap
The Violence Returns
The Argument
After Danny tells about the hedge animals, Jack slaps him. It is the first physical violence since the broken arm.
The Guilt
Jack immediately regrets it. Wendy is furious. Danny is hurt and confused.
The Erosion
The slap erodes Danny's trust. He begins to see his father as a threat.
The Hunt
The Chase
The Possession
Jack, possessed by the hotel, hunts Danny through the hotel. He intends to kill him.
The Confrontation
Danny faces Jack and speaks to the hotel. He breaks through to the real Jack.
The Sacrifice
Jack turns the mallet on himself to save Danny. Love wins over the hotel's evil.
two years before the novel, referenced
late November
December 2
