ANALYSIS OF “THE SHINING” WITHIN MAGIC REALISM

Stephen King, The Shining, magical realism, Overlook Hotel, telepathy, evil, psychological conflict, inner fears, Jack Torrance, Danny Torrance.

Authors

  • Ulug‘bek OCHILOV Buxoro davlat universiteti dotsenti, PhD, Osiyo Xalqaro Universiteti doktoranti , Uzbekistan

Stephen King's «The Shining» is a prime example of magical realism, where the ordinary world and the mystical realm merge seamlessly. The Overlook Hotel embodies evil, and its sinister influence intertwines with human inner conflicts, familial relationships, and psychological shifts. Through the lens of magical realism, the novel portrays the natural blending of everyday life with mystical elements, the blurring of lines between dreams and reality, the clash between good and evil, and the presence of unseen entities. It explores human fears, their connection to supernatural forces, and the resulting psychological transformation.