Through the Tunnel

by Doris Lessing

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Through the Tunnel

Jerry's terrible nosebleed two days before leaving the beach makes him decide to wait a year before trying to swim through the underwater tunnel. However, he almost immediately changes his mind and...

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Through the Tunnel

Jerry's worst moment in "Through the Tunnel" occurs after he initially feels victorious upon seeing a crack of light while swimming through the tunnel. However, darkness looms ahead, and his oxygen...

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Jerry attempts to get the boys' attention by acting foolishly after failing to follow them underwater. He splashes and kicks in the water like a dog, shouts in English, and uses the few French words...

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