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Monster In Stephen King's Cry The Beloved Country
To say that the Stephen King novel “IT” is simply a horror novel about a monster is to say that Alan Paton’s “Cry, The Beloved Country” is just a novel about a man losing his son. There is much more to it than that. Published by American writer Stephen King in September of 1986, “IT” is a known suspenseful, horror story that not only pulls back the vivid memories of your childhood fears, but makes you relive them as well. Taking place in Derry, Maine between the years of 1957 through 1985, “IT” is an outstanding novel with so much to offer to any reader willing to embark on a chilling adventure this novel offers.
To begin, Pennywise the clown, also known as “IT,” is the antagonist of the novel. He preys on the children of Derry every three decades, dwelling in the sewers he brings childhood nightmares to life. What makes “IT” so horrifying is how the violence and slaughtering is brought to the youth of the town. Preying on young children sparks the protective nature of anyone and reminds everyone that no one is safe. There are many reasons that Pennywise’s target is children; children tend to make up wild stories that no adults could believe, they are smaller and weaker than most adults, they are far more naive, but most importantly, they have something that most adults …show more content…
Each of the members has encountered “IT” in a different form. Standing together, they learn of each other’s experiences they decide to work together to be rid of the clown forever. Going into the sewers they begin their hunt, quickly they are able to find “IT” and work together to send “IT” back into his slumber. They vow that if he ever return, they will come back to Derry to finish the job. Three decades later, most of the club has suppressed the memories of “IT,” but when Mike calls everyone back to share in the horrifying news it is clear that their battle is not
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