Grand Central Station, New York, year 19??
identify the major internal and/or external conflict(s) in the story
Internal- Sheraly and Louisa. Louisa worried her husband.
External- Sheraly and reality
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Charley
The third level does not exist as it is clearly mentioned that Grand Central Station consists of the two levels. The third level is the figment of Charley's imagination who wants to escape the harsh reality and enter a peaceful and tranquil world. Its a waking dream wish fulfilment.
Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911.
Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911.
Jack Finney died on November 16, 1995 at the age of 84.
Jack Finney died on November 16, 1995 at the age of 84.
The moral of the story "The Third Level" by Jack Finney is that sometimes it is important to believe in the possibility of alternate realities or experiences that can bring happiness and fulfillment, even if they may not be easily explained or understood by others. It emphasizes the power of imagination and hope in finding solace and escape from the challenges of the present.
Jack Finney Described Galesburg as follows, Galesburg was a wonderful town with big old frame houses, huge lawns, and tremendous trees whose branches met overhead and roofed over the streets. In 1894, summer evenings were twice as long, and people sat on their lawns, the men smoking.
Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911 and died on November 16, 1995. Jack Finney would have been 84 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today.
Despite Charley's efforts to go to the third level, he was unable to find it again. He shared his experience with his wife, who got worried. He went back to his stamps. His friend Sam had disappeared and nobody knew where he was but Charley was certain that he had found the third level and gone there. Charley's description of the place had fascinated him and he had gone there in 1894.
Pneumonia & emphysema
The Third level was a pleasant,hospitable place. The author gives it a realistic touch by comparing it to the other two levels. While the other two levels are in the present the third level is in the past. the ticket counters are much smaller, fewer train gates and counters, old and made of wood and is dim and flickering. author makes the readers believe in the third level through the letter of Sam saying that it really existed.