Today in class, we discussed that many of you relied heavily on plot summary in your diagnostic essay. We talked about what that (plot summary) meant, and I began guiding you, using "Through the Tunnel," to help you all avoid this problem in the future. Thus, I offered an extra credit assignment: discuss the symbolism of one or two objects in "Through the Tunnel" without regurgitating the events of the story.
The symbols that we brainstormed as a class were:
1. the beach--childhood
2. umbrella--protection
3. mom--parents, guardians, supervision
4. Jerry--all humanity
5. the bay--adulthood
6. the tunnel--birth into adulthood//maturation
7. goggles--protection to help you see in difficult situations
8. older boys--admiration//desire to be older
9. fish and seaweed--difficulty of life
REMEMBER: "Through the Tunnel" is an allegory for life. All of the characters and objects represent something symbolic in this process.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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