Stephen King " The Body"

  A. Some debate who is the leader of the gang, Chris or Gordie. Who do you leader of the gang and why? Use examples to support your answer. B. How is the Hero's Journey/Quest evident throughout "The Body" by Stephen King? Use examples to support your answer. C. The Body is subtitled A Fall from Innocence. How would seeing a dead body be a fall from innocence. Use examples from the book to support your answer. D. In the book, there is a dream where Gordie and his friends drown, which relates to the deep conversation he has with Chris. What was the conversation about and what does the dream symbolize? E. What does the deer at the railroad tracks symbolize and why is that moment important for Gordie? F. What are two themes from The Body and how are the represented in the book? Use examples from the book to support your answer.