Aspiring novelist and winter caretaker who descends into violent madness at the Overlook Hotel.
Lloyd serves as a supernatural manifestation that tempts Jack to abandon his sobriety and sanity.
The ghost of the former caretaker exerts psychological control over Jack, steering him toward violence.
Ullman hires Jack as the winter caretaker, providing initial context about the hotel's dark past.
They share the 'shining' ability, forming an unspoken telepathic bond that drives Hallorann to return.
Jack is Danny's biological father, though his deteriorating mental state threatens their safety.
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