Who is Tak from Desperation and what is their importance? Desperation English & Literature Tak | Desperation

Tak is the evil spirit that has been loosed from its prison in the mines, and is taking over bodies while it attempts to destroy the world. Tak's personality is comedic at times, using parts of songs, TV shows and slang to lull the people into thinking he is the person whose body he is currently occupying. The act is never adequate, because Tak's true nature continually shows itself. Tak has the ability to attract animals and insects to its will, and uses these minions to frighten and persuade its victims to do as it wants. Tak is not all powerful, though, because it cannot move without a body of some sort, and when covered up with dirt and rocks, as in a mine, it cannot escape.