Through the Tunnel

Through the Tunnel of Love Tension is a type of plot line for authors to use when writing any sort of story. Tension helps build the plot line by giving the readers a sense of apprehension. Without the use of tension in writings, many stories would be boring, and would not have any sort pizazz. In the short story Through the Tunnel and the short film God of Love the writers create a plot line in which the audience feel a sense of tension which keeps them hooked. If the writers of these two…

The Will to Thrive Through the archetypes in the short story Through the Tunnel, Doris Lessing informs the reader that goals can become reality through hard work and determination. At first, Jerry only strives for attention. He does stupid things to try to gain people’s attention. However, his antics fall short with the native boys; instead “They looked down gravely, frowning” (Lessing). The quote is an example of the outcast archetype. The boy’s reactions completely changes Jerry’s outlook on…

“Through the Tunnel” explains the mysterious path of an 11 year old boy, Jerry. Unlike the diversities of unique characters in the short story, Jerry has his own set of personality traits that distinguish him from the rest of the characters in the writing. Traits are a quality or feature, particularly belonging to a person. Jerry is both determined and immature, balanced completely in his toddler-like mind. Although his determination, his immaturity blocks out all sense of logic and manners. For…

In “Through the Tunnel” this boy named Jerry is training himself to be able to go through a tunnel that is under water, but the story had more meaning to it. The main settings were the beach, bay and tunnel. The story represented life, and growing up. Those three settings the beach, bay and tunnel symbolize something in life and the obstacles that come with it. The beach symbolizes childhood. The story described it as crowded, safe and familiar. Also Jerry’s mom was there to watch him at the…

when going through the journey from childhood to adulthood. Doris Lessing, the author of “Through the Tunnel”, describes Jerry’s journey as he takes a dangerous risk. In the beginning of the story, Jerry wanted more independence from his widowed mother. He wants to prove to himself that he can accomplish anything he puts his mind too. Jerry is a believable character because, he conquers a risk when seeking independence, acceptance, and maturity. In the beginning of “Through the Tunnel”,…

However, it can also destroy a man at great speeds and ferocity. Some people are lucky to benefit from their obsession; however, many fall due to their obsession consuming them. In Through the Tunnel, by Dorothy Less, a teenage boy named Jerry, is consumed by obsession. This obsession to navigate an underwater tunnel successfully. There is no doubt that it helped him accomplish his goal, but it also made him blind to the dangers he faced. Dorothy Lessing’s short story uses symbols and examples…

The three stories, "Through the Tunnel", "The Bridge", and "The Scarlet Ibis" all have some pretty deep messages behind the seemingly innocent stories. In "Through the Tunnel", it is about a boy named Jerry, who adventures to the big beach and discovers some new friends--the big boys. The big boys were jumping off a cliff into the water and disappearing for minutes at a time underwater. The curiosity began to take over Jerry as he tried to join the big boys in their adventure. Soon enough the…

The ocean can be an adventure if one wants it to be. “Through the Tunnel”, makes one feel like never giving up with what they want to accomplish in their life. In “Through the Tunnel”, Doris Lessing uses imagery and characterization to convey to never give up on the things that one wants to do in life, because if one gives up, then they will never know what might have happened. For Jerry, a day at the beach turns into an adventure that gives him confidence in himself. Imagery lets one…

Experiences early in life enriches one’s wisdom. Wisdom is defined as being able to know what is right from what is wrong. Jerry, the protagonist from “Through the Tunnel by Doris Lessing, gained wisdom and maturity when he completed his journey. Jerry’s journey began when he wandered to a mysterious bay and found a group of boys diving into the ocean. The group of boys noticed Jerry and invited him to join them. “He felt he was accepted and he dived again, carefully, proud of himself.” Jerry…

meaning by far: "Through the Tunnel", "The Bridge", and "The Scarlet Ibis". The story, "Through the Tunnel", is about a boy named Jerry who is eleven years old. He decided one day he would leave his mother and go off on an adventure, to the rocky beach. While on the rocky beach, Jerry meets a group of big boys. Jerry tries to impress the foreign boys by attempting to swim through a tunnel. Jerry goes through the tough time while in the tunnel, but he finally finishes the tunnel. No one works…