I hope they were aliens! Actually...
the description when they "maybe" change makes me think they are the kids of the 10 o'clock people!
Suffer The Little Children, SKMB R&D Group, 8.22.14
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Aliens and demons seem very similar in SK (and Joe Hill) world!!
Wow, I must be a little off. I definitely got Miss Sidley was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of them and the fact they didn't fear her any more.
But the 'demons' in Joe Hills world feel colder to me. Don't know why. Perhaps all the heat from Firestarter and Trashcan man?Aliens and demons seem very similar in SK (and Joe Hill) world!!
I agree with that. She was definitely overwhelmed but these kids were being replaced by the invaders... Again, I hope!!
I thought that at first too, but how do you explain the last sentence where the psychiatrist "was hardly able to take his eyes off them." ?
I've had the same thought and come up with the fact that because Joe's younger, he's grown up in a colder world...
They were fascinating. Real little beings, maybe they could read his thoughts. See, I thought they somewhat 'read' Miss Sidleys thoughts. It was one of the reasons they were playing the mental game with her.
A very different world for sure.
Yes, and the children (creatures) at the end who were supposedly mentally challenged, were doing the same thing to her...and then the psychiatrist. IMHO
The pace of this story moved quickly, before I knew it, there was the end. I liked in the very back he said this story had no redeeming social merit. It struck me funny.
I wonder why he chose Miss Sidleys weapon to be a scrap of mirror? Could it be something about self reflection always cuts you? or just logically, that would be available in an institution. Think that would be the one question I would ask him if I could.
It definitely shows how much you can accomplish in few words! Take that-everyone who thinks all SK's works are as long as "The Stand!" Right?!
I think he said those things in his notes to somewhat "soften" the horrific nature of a teacher killing students. We all know he's caught h*ll from many who don't understand that a story's a story and you can't blame fiction for all the problems in the world!
I read it as the weapon that would've been available to her...but I definitely like your thoughts on self reflection.
I am quite sure there are thousands of teachers who may have really wished to take a few out of their classes. How timely with school starting here next week.It definitely shows how much you can accomplish in few words! Take that-everyone who thinks all SK's works are as long as "The Stand!" Right?!
I think it's a strong encouragement to do what you love-if you don't like your job...don't give up until you find your calling!I am quite sure there are thousands of teachers who may have really wished to take a few out of their classes. How timely with school starting here next week.
Well, thanks for letting me join this week. Gotta put the kid and dog and husband to bed now. But I hope I will see you next week!
Salud!
Salud!
Well Guys, I think we discussed this one in record time. Let's see, the timeline was sequential with mostly a single viewpoint.
It reminded me to be a little nicer to the teacher and to listen more to what my son has to say about this teacher or what may be happening.
So Morgan, this is what it was saying to you?I think it's a strong encouragement to do what you love-if you don't like your job...don't give up until you find your calling!
It reminded me to be a little nicer to the teacher and to listen more to what my son has to say about this teacher or what may be happening.
Thank-you for coming Hon. Enjoy your week; don't forget to read the next story.
I really do think the children were actual monsters, but I believe we can take positive meaning and life lessons out of even the bleakest works of fiction if we choose to...