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Through the Tunnel

Through the Tunnel. by Doris Lessing. Point of view –. 3 rd person Omniscient: We know everyone’s thoughts and feelings. – Internal: Jerry – Should he set off on his own? Mother – Protect him or give him independence?. Conflict. Internal: Jerry – Should he set off on his own?

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Through the Tunnel

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  1. Through the Tunnel by Doris Lessing

  2. Point of view – 3rd person Omniscient: We know everyone’s thoughts and feelings. – Internal: Jerry – Should he set off on his own? Mother – Protect him or give him independence?

  3. Conflict • Internal: • Jerry – Should he set off on his own? • Mother – Protect him or give him independence?

  4. Mood How do you feel about the expressions “big, dark rock, heavy blue dark shapes, black wall of rock looming at him…”? Answer: It makes this experience more frightening, foreboding, almost forbidden.

  5. Characterization What can you tell about Jerry from his funny actions? Answer: He wants to be accepted by these older boys, maybe act a little older. He also wants to cover up his failure by poking fun at himself.

  6. Simile A Simile is a comparison that uses “Like” or “As”

  7. Personification • –“fanged and angry boulders” • How does this description make you imagine the rock?

  8. Metaphor • “Wall of Rock” –How does this description make you imagine the rock?

  9. Setting • Beach resort • Underwater tunnel through the rocks under a cliff

  10. Symbol “the hole” What does the hole symbolize?

  11. What does his journey mean on a symbolic level? • The journey from boyhood to manhood, a psychological breakthrough (conquering his fears)

  12. Characterization Jerry “But even after he had made the decision…” What do you think of Jerry now? Determined, brave, courageous…

  13. Imagery “Soon he was clear inside…” Describe what Jerry is experiencing during this journey.

  14. Climax He makes it through the tunnel and rests afterward.

  15. Idiom lighting up” Her eyes are becoming cheerful and animated.

  16. Theme The Theme is: A passage to or breakthrough into something new. Jerry makes several breakthroughs: 1. He learns to hold his breath. 2. He overcomes fear. 3. He swims through the tunnel. 4. He becomes more confident.

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