events may lead up to a point of maturity or jump start one’s gradual coming of age. In Doris Lessing’s “Through the Tunnel‚” the idea that certain circumstances cause the development of maturity is exemplified through a young‚ English child named Jerry. Lessing uses symbolism and Jerry’s conflict to augment the story’s theme --coming of age. Throughout the story‚ Lessing uses symbolism to corroborate the theme of coming of age. For example‚ Lessing paints a picture of a “wild and rocky bay” that
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the readers and make them feel what the character is feeling. All of the themes tie together evenly to each specific part Jerry explains about his life. The first theme used within this story is isolation. Regardless of who you are‚ most people have felt isolation at one point in time during their life. Anyone can really relate to this theme the author used in this play. Jerry feels isolated from the world because he has no one to turn to or talk to. No one really knows if he chooses to be like
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Lessing‚ an eleven year old boy named Jerry is vacationing at the shore in France. Feeling lonely and bored he wanders off to a rocky beach to join a group of French boys‚ older than he‚ who are diving and swimming there. As a foreigner he finds himself ignored by them‚ but discovers they are swimming through a long underwater tunnel and he is determined that he will do the same someday. In the beginning of the story an external conflict appears when Jerry wants to be independent of his mother
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Symbolism and Naturalism in Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story Author(s): Rose A. Zimbardo Reviewed work(s): Source: Twentieth Century Literature‚ Vol. 8‚ No. 1 (Apr.‚ 1962)‚ pp. 10-17 Published by: Hofstra University Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/440743 . Accessed: 03/02/2013 22:44 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps
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is Jerry’s only real ally in the novel. The Goober is a peaceful figure who hates strain and contention and gets along with Jerry who shares Goober’s mild behavior (Cormier 100). The chocolate sale‚ however‚ drives a wedge between the two’s easy friendship. Goober responds with fear and apprehension when Jerry relates his plan to refuse the chocolates. He entreats Jerry to appease the school and sell the chocolates‚ and Jerry’s empty response to Goober’s plea starts the division in their friendship
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Ethics Case Study Jerry McCall is an office assistant for Dr. William’s. Jerry has received training as both a medical assistant and Licensed practical nurses (LPN). During the time the receptionist is out to lunch Jerry is covering for her. Jerry is faced with a common problem in the health care field today. Jerry has been asked to call in a refill for Valium to a pharmacy for a patient. This paper will address why Jerry is not qualified to refill any prescription medication. If Jerry is protected if
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Holderman’s office around 2:30‚ Jerry called his work to tell them he needed to take off for the day. +++ Around 2:00‚ o’clock‚ Jerry entered the office‚ ready to pay the retainer fee and sign the documents. When they finished‚ Connie gave him a folder containing copies of the papers and put the folder in the file cabinet. The office door opened‚ Mr. Holderman entered‚ after greeting Jerry‚ he promised‚ “I’ll do my best.” Shaking Mr. Holderman’s hand‚ Jerry said‚ “Thank you‚ I know you’ll do
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Jimmy and he had a pet dog named Jerry. Jimmy and Jerry were on the couch in Jimmy’s house. Jerry was the best dog Jimmy could ever have until Halloween night when Jimmy discovered Jerry could talk and turn into a werewolf. Jimmy was terrified that Jerry was a werewolf. so Jerry said‚ “Don’t worry Jimmy it’s only me Jerry!” But Jimmy didn’t believe Jerry so then Jerry put Jimmy outside and said “Go get away from this house and never come back!”
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Ethics Case Study Jerry McCall is Dr. Williams’ office assistant. He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and a LPN. He is handling all the phone calls while the receptionist is at lunch. A patient calls and says he must have a prescription refill for Valium‚ an antidepressant medication‚ called in right away to his pharmacy‚ since he is leaving for the airport in thirty minutes. He says that Dr. Williams is a personal friend and always gives him a small supply of Valium
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Study Catherine Bumgarner HCS/335 July 24‚ 2011 James Dockins Abstract Jerry McCall is a Licensed Practical Nurse in Dr William’s office. In addition to being an LPN‚ he is also trained as a medical assistant. Jerry is handling the phone calls for the receptionist while she is at lunch. One of Dr. William’s patients calls and asks for a refill on his prescription of valium. No one is in the office but Jerry. This paper will determine if Jerry’s medical training qualifies him to refill this
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