A really nice interpretation! Scholars have connected the use of outbreak narratives with Cold War Fears.
Group Discussion: The Stand (40th Anniversary)
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A really nice interpretation! Scholars have connected the use of outbreak narratives with Cold War Fears.
That was why I was looking for an original to compare. I feel like she was mentioned but we barely met her. No parlor scene, for sure!
He is so much of the heart and humor of the book. One of King's best creations.
Yes, I agree with what you and Cool are saying.
Being a critter lover, have to mention Kojak. 
And it’s weird how they just made her mom dead in the series and didn’t address Fran’s pregnancy till much later.
Was just going to do that. I LOVE THAT DOGGIE!!!Being a critter lover, have to mention Kojak.
Of course!! What a good boy!! And he just adds such heart to the story!!Being a critter lover, have to mention Kojak.
How do you think the death of Rita Blakemoor altered Larry's path. I think he started to grow up then, and he realized how drugs could kill (even though it's implied she committed suicide). I don't think it is an accident that she is much older than he is and is a reminder of the mother he just lost. I don't know...anyone else think this sobered up Larry from his self-destructive path?
M-O-O-N that spells I totally agree! If I ever become fabulously wealthy I will pattern my home after Tom's in the Free Zone.
That’s a really good point. I grew up in the post Cold War era, and we were living in the shadow of a constant catastrophic threat.
Yeah, I forgot about that! Good riddance on her mother not being mentioned, though. Heh.
I do think that this incident changed Larry. He is a malleable character; a gut with a good heart and self destructive tendencies.
I agree. There's also the whole birthing symbolism (Larry is in his birthday suit and 'emerges' from the tent, leaving it up and Rita unhurried).
Definitely - one of those life changing moments.
Crap! I never picked up on that before...and I'm usually great at recognizing metaphors and symbolism. Thank you for pointing that out. Excellent.
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Yes, we can't forget our furry hero. I love the scenes with Kojak.
Yes, we can't forget our furry hero. I love the scenes with Kojak.
Agreed. Larry is described as soft but having a hard part in him. Rita's death is just one of the events that hones him into the leader that he is meant to be. Putting other's ahead of himself.
Glad to hear that makes sense! I am going off of my notes, and wondered if I was reading too much into it.
I think some of this is due to the time it was written. No social media or instant news sources...if your local news source is down, what else do you do but mourn?? No where else to get news.