Wendy is surprised at the hotel cook Hallorann's appearance. Expecting the typical "dough-boy" chef, Wendy instead meets a large black man with a graying Afro, dentures, and a soft southern accent. The entire family takes an instant liking to the caring, tall man. As he meets Danny, he scoops him into his arms, and invites him to Florida. Danny giggles shyly and declines. Hallorann then shows the family around the vast kitchen, complete with every cooking appliance and utensil possible, as well as large amounts of nearly all kinds of foods. As Hallorann shows the family the huge freezer, he asks Danny if the boy likes lamb, calling him "doc" as his parents often do. When asked how he knows the nickname, he simply replies that Danny looks like a doc. As.....
This is a free excerpt of 135 words. This section contains 353 words. This
study guide contains 32,645 words (approx. 109 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Literature Guide with our The Shining Access Pass.
