King is quite fond if the Father figure Trope.

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Let me preface this by saying I am a huge fan and constant reader. It just occurred to me how much King uses the adult mentor for a troubled youth. Often it is the core relationship of the story. Sometimes it is secondary. Sometimes it's toxic.

Gunslinger (dark tower in general) Talisman Shining Apt pupil Mr Harrigans phone Hearts in Atlantis (Low Men in Yellow coats) Revival Fairy tale Mr Mercedes (Bill and Jerome) Billy summers Dr sleep From a Buick 8

Just off the top of my head. Thoughts? Other examples?

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