The Dead Zone

Main Ideas

• Fate and predestination: An exploration of how random events and accidents can change a person's life forever.
• Supernatural abilities: The main character, Johnny Smith, gains the ability to foresee the future after his coma, which presents him with moral dilemmas.
• Moral choice: Johnny grapples with how to use his abilities—whether for personal gain or the greater good.
• Political and social responsibility: The book raises questions about how individual actions can impact society and politics.
• Isolation and alienation: Johnny feels isolated due to his abilities and struggles with a sense of alienation from society.