“Through the Tunnel” Response to literature essay The satisfaction for ones self? Or the satisfaction of others recognizing? The short story “Through the Tunnel”‚ written by Dorris Lessing‚ tells us about a boy named Jerry who craves the satisfaction of acceptance. Although‚ he realizes his self-satisfaction is enough praise. Lessing’s purpose for writing this story is for readers to understand that sometimes you don’t need to have other recognize
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Through the Tunnel- Doris Lessing 1. The inner journey that the boy takes on his self-imposed physical rite of passage is his transition from childhood and emerging into young manhood. This transition is mostly symbolised in this short story by the Jerry’s experience of preparing to go through the tunnel after watching the other boys swim through the tunnel. Jerry practised holding his breath in order to get over the first barrier in achieving his desired destination‚ the light at the end of the
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Through the Tunnel Essay “Archetypal stories occur in many cultures making the long journey home‚ contemplating the impossible” task or outwitting the formidable enemy are all archetypal plots (Willhelm R2). One of the most universal archetypal patterns in every human beings life experiences is the adolescent struggle for adulthood. In literature‚ this struggle for adulthood takes the form of a journey or quest. In the story “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing‚ one can see powerful recreation
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Reading Response: Through the Tunnel——by Doris Lessing Meaning: In the short story Through the Tunnel‚ Jerry and his mother spent their holidays near the sea. Jerry‚ the eleven-year-old English boy‚ was trying to become more independent and be accepted by the local boys so he left the safe beach where his mother stayed and turned to a more dangerous one. The main conflict appears when Jerry was convincing himself to practice holding a longer breath and dive through a long underwater tunnel made
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Wal-Mart: Friend or Foe? Wal-Mart has branded stores in all 50 states and in over 27 countries. Wal-Mart started with humble roots in 1962 by Sam Walton in the small town of Bentonville‚ Arkansas. Within thirty years‚ the small local discount retailer grew to one of the largest retail companies in the United States of America. Now it stands as the largest retailer in the world. As the largest retailer‚ Wal-Mart has gained many detractors. In "The Case for Wal-Mart‚" Karen De Coster and Brad Edmonds
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have a best friend of the opposite sex‚ and he means the whole world to me. We’re not dating and yes‚ we do laugh together‚ that isn’t flirting‚ it’s called a joke. I can tell him secrets and he will keep them. I can trust him with my life and they make me smile on a daily basis.” A best friend is someone who you think you will have there forever. Someone who offers their shoulder when it’s broken‚ someone who offers to come over just because you need someone to talk to. A best friend is someone
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Oksana Nakonechna Contrast or comparison paragraph Two close friends Natalia and Olga are my best friends. They are different people. They differ in everything from their appearance‚ personality and dream. The first difference between Natalia and Olga is their appearance. The first difference between Natalia and Olga is their appearance. Natalia is not very tall girl with healthy body. She has a dark complexion. Special‚ she usually cut short hair so she same as a man. Unlike Natalia‚ Olga
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The piece “With Friends Like These…” was written by Tom Hodgkinson‚ a British writer for The Guardian‚ in 2008. Considering this was the year in which Facebook surfaced onto public attention‚ the author‚ like many other journalists‚ evaluated the site personally and did background research to further his claim. The author’s intended audience ranges from an individual who is seeking advice regarding joining Facebook or anyone who is looking for guidance as to whether or not to remain on this social
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My best friend Both by myself and many other friends‚ But she‚ her own affections’ counselor Is to herself- I will not say how true But to herself so secret‚ so close So far from sounding discovery‚ As is the bud bit with an envious worm‚ She can spread her sweet leaves to the air‚ Or dedicate her beauty to the Sun. William Shakespeare This is she‚ she and again she. The one who is the golden window of the east‚ the ballet-dancer in the dark‚ Yes‚ she… The door opened slowly and calmly
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Types of Friends Essay "Life without a friend is like death without a witness." -Spanish Proverb. We all have friends‚ different people have different tastes and temperaments and hence make different types of friends. They tend to bond with some and stay away from some. With time and growing trust‚ some people get really close to each other and remain true friends. They stand up for each other in times of need and provide full support when you lose confidence in yourself. However‚ every friend is not
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