What type of character is Jack Torrance?
What type of character is Jack Torrance?
Jack is an extremely sympathetic character. His power as a protagonist lies in his deep desire, and great potential, to be a good person – a good father, a good husband, and a good writer.
Why does Jack Torrance say here's Johnny?
Jack Nicholson ad-libbed the line "Here's Johnny!" in imitation of announcer Ed McMahon's famous introduction of Johnny Carson on the TV program "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962-1992). The final long, slow shot into a photograph.
What mental illness does Jack Torrance have?
Following the success of Halloween, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining was released in 1980. The Shining follows Jack Torrance, a man recovering from alcohol use disorder, who has delusions and develops psychosis over the course of the film.
What mental illness is portrayed in The Shining?
The male lead, played by Jack Nicholson, had obsessive-compulsive disorder. The movie accurately depicted the effect of his illness on his everyday life and relationships.
Who is the woman in the shower in The Shining?
Lorraine Massey was a hotel guest who used to seduce young bellboys. Filled with self-loathing, she committed suicide in the bath and was doomed to haunt the hotel ever after.
Why does Jack Torrance go crazy?
Jack becomes obsessed enough with the hotel's sordid past that he wants to write a book about it. ... Eventually, he goes mad thanks to the influence of the hotel's ghosts and attempts to kill Wendy and Danny.
