The Influence The Setting Has on The Torrance's ( The Shining by Stephen King- pages 63-144)

At this point in the book, the Torrance's are on their way to check into the almost emptied hotel that they will have full control over for the coming months. While stopping somewhat close to the hotel, they take in the beauty and its surroundings from a distance. Jack, already seeing it once before, looks at the amazment on both his wife and his son. Not thinking of what these breathtaking sights would end up doing to Jack in the longrun, he took it in as well. Once finally there the family ventured onto the hotel grounds where they were again taken back by the giant maze, the rouqe field, and the plant sculptures that really drew Danny's attention. All that aurrounded them was monstourous mountains, bare parking lots, and not much else. This was an oppurtunity of a lifetime. This made them be happy together for the first time in a long time. All past thoughts about anything bad were gone with the wind that ripped through the vast environment the hotel sat upon. The closest sign of human life was miles away and this temporarily scared Wendy. She wondered how Jack would cope without the drinking and how Danny would cope overall. This was all out of the window however, when they became drawn to the feeling of love at first sight. Jack was happy that they were happy, but even he was not sure how he himself (the leader of the 3) would handle the serious responsibility. Would the overwhelming feeling of loneliness take over? Would cabin fever make him go insane? Just think, if you were in Jack's shoes, how would you deal with it?