Through the Tunnel Group

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lkim365
lkim365
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High School - 9th Grade

What is the purpose/function of the setting of "Through the Tennel"?

i want to incorporate the purpose of the setting with the theme of the story.

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Posted by lkim365 on Monday February 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM and tagged with function, purpose, setting, theme, through the tunnel.

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  1. ms-mcgregor Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    The setting of the story allows Jerry a chance to grow up away from his well-meaning but somewhat over-protective mother. In his battle to be able to swim "Through the Tunnel" Jerry must fight his own physical weakness by learning to hold his breath under water, and he must fight against his embarrassment at being left behind by the native boys. His determination to be able to swim through the tunnel marks the beginning of his passage from boyhood to young adulthood.

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    Posted by ms-mcgregor on Monday February 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM


  2. r-a-n-a Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    lauren! haha

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    Posted by r-a-n-a on Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 5:48 PM