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Exposition: Jerry is a young boy who is determined to swim through a tunnel at the beach. Inciting moment: Jerry watches other boys swim through the tunnel and feels pressured to prove himself. Complications: Jerry struggles with fear and self-doubt as he attempts to swim through the dark tunnel. Climax: Jerry finally conquers his fear and successfully swims through the tunnel. Resolution: Jerry emerges on the other side feeling proud and accomplished. Denouement: Jerry's confidence and bravery are bolstered as he reflects on his journey through the tunnel.
Jerry swam through the tunnel so he could be like one of the boys he saw stripping
The danger in "Through the Tunnel" represents Jerry's journey from childhood to adulthood. By challenging himself to swim through the tunnel, he faces the risks and fears associated with growing up, showing his determination to prove his independence and capability to himself.
The main conflict is individual vs. self. Jerry has to prove to himself that he is capable of making it through the tunnel.
Jerry in "Through the Tunnel" is a dynamic character. He undergoes significant internal growth and transformation throughout the story, as he overcomes his fears, pushes his physical limits, and gains maturity and self-confidence.
The conflict in "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing is both internal and external. Internally, the protagonist, Jerry, struggles with his fear and self-doubt as he tries to prove his independence. Externally, the conflict arises when Jerry challenges himself to swim through a dangerous underwater tunnel to prove his courage and maturity.
The antagonists are the boys who initially taunt Jerry, but later in the story, we see the tunnel as an antagonist as well.
Successful drive was that he has accomplished the wild beach into the tunnel, and that represents of him growing into childhood life into the manhood life. That was a successful journey he took.
It symbolizes Jerry overcoming an obstacle he never knew he could complete. It also symbolizes his passage from being a little kid, into becoming more of a man.
Through the Tunnel was created in 1990.
Tunnel Through the Deeps was created in 1972.
Tunnel Through Time was created in 1966-05.