Through the Tunnel

The contrast between the beach and the bay in "Through the Tunnel" is both literal and figurative. The beach is smooth, dry sand, while the bay has sharp, craggy rocks. The waves along the beach...

The exposition of "Through the Tunnel" is the part of the short story that introduces the setting and background information; it is also an introduction to at least some of the characters.

The setting is not just any setting. It's a wild beach, which is the location where Jerry's inner conflict plays itself out. The wild side of the beach leads to an underwater tunnel that is too small...

The story map of "Through the Tunnel" highlights the symbolic use of three settings: the wild beach, the safe beach, and the tunnel. The wild beach represents danger and adventure, contrasting with...