Hotel-daddy-wasp-machine

In this article on The Shining, I investigate a becoming-insect that occurs with respect to Jack Torrance as result of his enmeshing the being Hotel, configured wasp-force in both novel and film. deviate from Deleuze Guattari’s understanding becoming order think through how becoming, or swarming (used interchangeably), comes function masculine politics control. first part essay maps processes onto proceeds phenomenon fascination, relying Roger Caillois’ work mimetic insects, two. final focuses insectile sound-image above all using Michel Chion’s writings. My intention is use Shining interrupt automatic becoming-insect/swarming operating beyond sovereignty father reflect Shining’s continued parasitic apparitions contemporary culture politics.