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Characterization In The Stand, By Stephen King

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Stephen King's The Stand is his most popular novel. As a result of this fact, you will find many, who either loathe or love it. Do not be discouraged by his cult following, King is a genius in characterization and The Stand is worth a reader. Let us enlighten you, but we promise there won't be any spoilers. The story originates from a "super-flu," which has been accidentally released, wiping out 99 percent of the human population. The survivors left are fearful, anxious and misguided. They find themselves in a war between good and evil, which will determine the fate of humanity. In desperate need of a leader, two surface: Mother Abagail, a noble, 108-year old woman who encourages them to establish a community in Boulder, Colorado; and then

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