Through the Tunnel Questions on Local Boys
Through the Tunnel
Describe the boys Jerry meets and how their attitudes towards him change.
Jerry initially meets a group of older boys who are local, experienced swimmers. He yearns to be accepted by them, hoping it will affirm his maturity. Initially, they seem to accept him as he joins...
Through the Tunnel
What do the local boys in "Through the Tunnel" look like and how does their behavior define them?
In "Through the Tunnel," the local boys are described as "burnt smooth dark brown" from sun exposure and appear as men compared to Jerry, suggesting they are teenagers or young adults. They are...