Through the Tunnel

by Doris Lessing

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Through the Tunnel

The moral lessons in Doris Lessing's "Through the Tunnel" center around the themes of coming of age and the importance of allowing children to face challenges independently. It highlights the...

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Through the Tunnel

The boulders in line 119 of "Through the Tunnel" symbolize the challenging and dangerous nature of the tunnel itself. They represent the physical obstacles Jerry must overcome in his rite of passage....

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