The Shining Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 35, The Lobby Summary

Chapter 35, The Lobby Summary

Danny tells his parents everything that has occurred outside, except the incident with the child in the pipe, since he cannot bring himself to relive the incident. Jack's face remains firm throughout Danny's story, and when he finishes, Jack asks him to come to the window. Jack shows him that the animals are still covered in snow, and that there are no tracks on the lawn, other than Danny's. In a flash of psychic ability, Danny knows that his father has seen the animals move, and begins to tell him so when Jack slaps him. Wendy screams and grabs Danny's arm as Jack pulls Danny towards him, apologizing. Caught between them, Danny pleads to be let go, and both parents release him. Danny begins to cry. The couple puts Danny to bed, and begins to talk. Jack admits to his mistake of hitting Danny, and Wendy forgives him, stating that...
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