THE CORRECTED WAY

In frustration,. Jack is then seen throwing cutlery around. Again, as a writer is unable to articulate himself and instead acts in an uncivilised animal fashion through violence and ignorance. Later on in the film, you will see that this cutlery has not been picked up and tidied. (So much for looking after the hotel!)

Jack then re-enters the Gold Room - this time in the midst of a period ballroom party. He is greeted as an old accomplice by name, and also is greeted as a regular by Lloyd the barman. Jacks� first words are �I�ve been away and now I�m back�. Based upon the factor revealed later by Grady that he has �always been the caretaker� it appears that at this point Jack�s personality has been subsumed by that of The Caretaker, a role of the Hotel that possesses whomever is taking the responsibility. Jack has literally become his job, but is not very good at it.

Jacks following line �hair of the dog that bit me� is reminiscent of an earlier caretaker. Having been in a situation with unpleasant outcome, Jack/The Caretaker then decides to repeat the experience. Not just with a dose of �White Man�s Burden� but also through his action being similar to Charles Grady.