Throughout “Through the Tunnel”, Jerry struggles to belong and to be accepted. When he first discovers the bay he is all alone and watches the local kids swim and jump off the rocks. The local boys do not necessarily want Jerry to be there but all Jerry can think about is being part of their group. “To be with them, of them, was a craving that filled his whole body. He swam a little closer; (pg. )they turned and watched him with narrowed, alert dark eyes.” Jerry has this nagging feeling to belong. The feeling to fit in motivates Jerry to learn to hold his breath. His motivation becomes so intense he is willing to risk his life. Jerry stops at nothing to prove to himself he belongs.
Body Paragraph #2 Jerry’s mom may seem untrustworthy of
Body Paragraph #2 Jerry’s mom may seem untrustworthy of