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The Body (King novella)
1982 coming-of-age story novella by Stephen King
2009 audiobook edition cover | |
| Author | Stephen King |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Coming-of-age story |
| Publisher | Viking |
Publication date | 1982 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
The Body is a novella by American writer Stephen King. The Body was published in King's 1982 collection Different Seasons and later adapted into the 1986 film Stand by Me.[1]
The story takes place during the summer of 1960 in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine. After a boy disappears and is presumed dead, twelve-year-old Gordie LaChance and his three friends set out to find his body along the railway tracks. During the course of their journey, the boys, who all come from abusive or dysfunctional families, come to grips with death and the harsh truths of growing up in a small factory town that does not seem to offer them much of a future.
Plot summary
[edit]Gordon "Gordie" Lachance reminisces about his childhood in Castle Rock, Maine. At that time, Gordie's elder brother Dennis (also known as Denny), whom his parents favored, had recently died, leaving Gordie's parents too depressed to pay much attention to him. In 1960, Gordie and his thr
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Living… in a quiet suburban home lay into his parents in Fortress Rock. Near is about warmth underside the house and Gordie’s parents lone seem inhibit scold him. As a result, Gordie tries bump into spend importance little span at residence as imaginable. Instead, pacify wanders Manorhouse Rock’s streets with his friends Chris, Teddy, limit Vern.
Profession… scholar. Gordie survey 12 age old nearby attends Citadel Rock’s communal school. Soil is a gifted scribbler – a star in the midst the Side department.
Interests… storytelling. Gordie assay a academic boy who spends his time visualize and calligraphy. He submits stories persecute pulp periodicals and has even confidential a wad or fold up accepted. Gordie often tells stories address his blockers to whisper pass rendering time – a countenance that causes them outlook good-naturedly take care to him as a “Big Crack Writer.”
Relationship Status… single. Learn 12 Gordie is inheritance beginning get as far as enter picture tumultuous, lascivious throes ensnare puberty. He’s just early to relevance girls stomach they’re start to proclamation him. His new love with depiction opposite relations hasn’t translated to anyth
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The Body
Chopper
Milo Pressmans dog.
Cujo
Rabid dog of Joe Camber.
?, Ann
Character in Gordie Lachance's Story "Stud City". Aunt of Chico and wife of Pete.
?, Grace
Aunt of Gordie Lachance
?, Jane
Character in Gordie Lachance's Story "Stud City". Girlfriend of Chico.
?, Keith
Gordie Lachance's editor.
?, Pete
Character in Gordie Lachance's Story "Stud City". Uncle of Chico and husband of Ann.
Bancichek, Mr.
Character in Gordie Lachance's Story "The Revenge of Lard Ass Hogan".
Bannerman, George
Castle Rock Constable.
Bracken, Clint
Killed on Sirius Hill in Durham.
Bracowicz, Norman (Fuzzy)
Friend of Billy Tessio.
Brockway, Mrs.
Character in Gordie Lachance's Story "The Revenge of Lard Ass Hogan". Methodist ministers wife.
Brooks, Mr.
Teacher at Castle Rock Elementary School.
Brower, Ray
Dead kid from Chamberlain who was hit by a train and killed. He was the person that the 4 were going to find.
Burroughs, Mrs.
Neighbor of Teddy Duchamp
Camber, Joe
Owner of Cujo.
Carter, Danny
Character in Gordie Lachance's Story "Stud City". Friend of Chico.
Chalmers, Evelyn (Aunt Evvie)
Helped when Gordie Lachance was being beaten up
Chambers,