Tunnels

noted for affecting multiple body systems including the ophthalmology system, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system just to name a few. As the technology revolution as prevailed there has been a notable increase in the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel syndrome. The prevalence of electrophysiologically confirmed CTS has been measured as generally higher for those in a computer working population than those that are not (Dale…

Who knows what qualities something must have to be called a sport? Do we have a list of clearly defined points that are used to judge an activity to know if it is or isn’t a sport? Well I bring this up due to the controversial topic of “Esports aren’t really a sport” and how I disagree with this popular viewpoint. Esports have many traits that are found in other socially accepted sport such as football when a large group is required to work in a coordinated fashion under ample amounts of stress…

“too much time on social media may make you more anxious, as you compare your life unfavorably to the lives of people on sites like Facebook. In addition, time spent typing on a smartphone or other device can contribute to wrist injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome.” So not only are we mentally affecting our health and well-being, but we are also affecting our physical abilities. (What is a Healthy Amount of Time to Spend on Social Media,…

Introduction and Definition: The Brachial Plexus is a network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand. It is a complex network with several divisions and branches to innervate the arm. These injuries can occur in various different ways and are known to cause muscle weakness or loss of motion within the affected arm. Falls, major trauma, and even birthing techniques can all cause this debilitating injury to occur in all ages of people. Ranging fro the C5 to the…

Brianne Kelly A00179233 Occupational therapy is not just a health profession, it is much more than that. Occupational therapy helps patients gain independence and confidence that allows them to participate in everyday life activities. Certain characteristics of an occupational therapist must include being caring, patient, precise, personable, creative, observant and a good problem solver. These are simply a few of the many qualities which make up a good Occupational Therapist. Each unique…

In the story “Through the Tunnel,” Jerry, the protagonist, undergoes challenges to test his maturity. During the introduction of the story, he begins as a young, immature boy, who is desperate to fit in and impress the older boys he meets, so he risks his life to gain the acceptance he seeks. After Jerry overcomes his challenges to prove himself to the other boys, he realizes that he no longer wants the older boys’ acceptance. Instead, overcoming the challenges pushes him into his journey to…

Maturing Comes Through Difficult Obstacles Difficult obstacles can help someone become stronger and learn many things. In the short story, “Through the Tunnel”, Doris Lessing established the main character to make him seem super innocent, therefore he seems naïve to life. She also uses lots of symbolism to give the story another layer of meaning. Lessing uses symbolism and characterization for the purpose of showing how kids can mature through difficult obstacles. Lessing uses characterization…

purpose. This very struggle is captured in the short story, “Through the Tunnel,” by Doris Lessing. Lessing uses irony, imagery, similes, symbolism, and metaphors to illustrate the challenge of a young boy named Jerry. The author uses many different recurring objects to represent the different challenges and conflicts Jerry overcomes, both mental and physical. Doris Lessing uses the recurring object of the underwater tunnel in order to symbolize growing up, determination, and establishing…

short story “Through the Tunnel.” Lessing dives into an 11 year old boy’s life and the challenges he faces as he matures from a naive child to an adult like kid. The boy, Jerry, is on a vacation with his widow mother and sees these older brown boys playing in the water, jumping off cliffs, and going through an underwater tunnel. As he sees them playing he realizes he wants to be just like them, more importantly wants to be accepted by them. In her short story “Through the Tunnel”, Doris Lessing…

friends / than we are unalike,” (Angelou “Human Family”). There are so many people out there it is hard to believe not one of us is like the other. This is also reflected in many characters in our literature. Take a look at the two works “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The main characters Romeo and Jerry both display very similar qualities. When looking at their actions it is obvious that Romeo and Jerry are both incredibly…