Characters
This character is the protagonist of "Pet Sematary" and moves with his family to Ludlow.
Who is Dr. Louis Creed?
After their cat Church is killed, Louis buries him in the pet cemetery and he returns to life.
What is the first major event involving the burial ground?
This theme is central to the novel, exploring the lengths people will go to in order to overcome grief.
What is the theme of coping with loss?
"Sometimes, dead is better."
What is the famous quote from "Pet Sematary"?
This acclaimed author wrote the novel "Pet Sematary."
Who is Stephen King?
This friendly neighbor guides Louis to the burial ground and warns him about its dangers.
Who is Jud Crandall?
This tragic incident occurs when Ellie is hit by a truck near the Creed family's home.
What is the event that leads to Ellie's death?
This theme in the book deals with the consequences of tampering with the natural order of life and death.
What is the theme of meddling with death?
"The soil of a man's heart is stonier."
What is another notable quote from the book?
This state serves as the setting for many of Stephen King's stories, including "Pet Sematary."
What is Maine?
This family member is killed in a tragic accident and is resurrected in the burial ground.
Who is Ellie Creed?
Louis, driven by grief, decides to resurrect Ellie using the burial ground's power.
What is the action Louis takes after Ellie's death?
This theme explores the dark side of human nature and the horrors that can be unleashed.
What is the theme of the darkness within?
"The road's all there. It's going to be there after you're gone."
What quote symbolizes the ominous nature of the burial ground?
This other Stephen King novel features a young boy with psychic abilities.
What is "The Shining"?
This pet of the Creed family is buried in the pet cemetery and comes back to life.
Who is Church?
After being resurrected, Ellie exhibits violent tendencies and kills this character.
Who is Rachel Creed?
This theme reflects the idea that sometimes it's best to let go and accept the natural course of life.
What is the theme of accepting mortality?
"He lied. He lied to me. He put his hands on me and lied to me."
What quote reveals the anger and betrayal experienced by one of the characters?
This Stephen King novel revolves around a killer clown terrorizing a small town.
What is "It"?
This character, who is initially skeptical of the burial ground's powers, falls victim to the resurrected Ellie.
Who is Rachel Creed?
In the climax of the story, Louis confronts the reanimated Ellie and is forced to make this difficult decision.
What is the decision Louis has to make to protect his family?
This theme emphasizes the destructive nature of obsession and the consequences it can have.
What is the theme of the dangers of obsession?
"But if we do go through and do it, then we're nothing but unquiet souls for the rest of our unnatural lives."
What quote warns about the consequences of resurrecting the dead?
This famous Stephen King adaptation was released as a film in 1989 and received a remake in 2019.
What is "Pet Sematary"?