The Power and Burden of the Shining
The ShiningThe shining is a psychic gift that allows perception of the supernatural but also attracts danger.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingThe Gift Revealed
The Introduction
The Meeting
Hallorann explains the shining to Danny. It is a psychic ability to read thoughts and see the future.
The Recognition
Hallorann says Danny has a very strong shine. It is both a gift and a burden.
The Warning
The shining makes Danny vulnerable to the hotel's evil. It attracts supernatural attention.
The Visions
The Burden
The Nightmares
Danny has visions of the hotel's horrors. He cannot control them. They terrify him.
The Knowledge
Danny knows things he shouldn't. He reads thoughts and sees the future. This isolates him.
The Cost
The shining causes Danny pain and fear. It is not just a gift; it is a curse.
The Triumph
The Use
The Call
Danny uses his shining to call Hallorann for help. It saves his family.
The Confrontation
Danny uses his understanding of the hotel to defeat it. He speaks to the real Jack.
The Acceptance
Danny accepts his gift. He learns to use it for good. The shining is a tool, not a curse.
closing day
autumn to winter
December 2
