Though the Tunnel By: Doris Lessing
About the Author:
- Doris Lessing was born on October 22, 1919.
- Doris Lessing was a biographer and short story writer.
- Doris Lessing wrote 55 books during her life time.
- Her parents were British.
- She is still living at the age 93.
Prereading Reflection:
Have you ever set a particular goal or challenge for yourself? Yes I have it was to go to the Olympics and do track and field.
Why did you choose that particular goal? I choose that goal because I thought that I can do it and I think I still can do it.
Did you accomplish your goal? Almost, I am trying to I am going to take it one by one,.
If so, how did you feel? So far I feel good because every time I run i think about it.
If not, do you know why?
Why did you choose that particular goal? I choose that goal because I thought that I can do it and I think I still can do it.
Did you accomplish your goal? Almost, I am trying to I am going to take it one by one,.
If so, how did you feel? So far I feel good because every time I run i think about it.
If not, do you know why?
Vocabulary in Context:
Define each word as it is used in the context of the story and provide a quote for each term as well.
Contrition: to be nice to a woman, polite, and a gentleman. (pg. 24) [ That unfailing impulse of contrition.]
Chivalry: a knowing that someone knows.( pg.24) [ A sort of chivalry]
Craving: to want something really bad.(pg.25) [To be with them,of them was a craving]
Defiant: to be rude or damning (pg 28) [ He panted,defiant and beseeching.]
Beseeching: to be immature not respectful (pg. 28) [ He panted,defiant and beseeching.]
Incredulous: to be shocked in a good way suprized. (pg. 31) [He was incredulous and then proud to find out he can hold his breath for two minutes.]
Define each word as it is used in the context of the story and provide a quote for each term as well.
Contrition: to be nice to a woman, polite, and a gentleman. (pg. 24) [ That unfailing impulse of contrition.]
Chivalry: a knowing that someone knows.( pg.24) [ A sort of chivalry]
Craving: to want something really bad.(pg.25) [To be with them,of them was a craving]
Defiant: to be rude or damning (pg 28) [ He panted,defiant and beseeching.]
Beseeching: to be immature not respectful (pg. 28) [ He panted,defiant and beseeching.]
Incredulous: to be shocked in a good way suprized. (pg. 31) [He was incredulous and then proud to find out he can hold his breath for two minutes.]
Contrasting Ideas:
At least 3 examples to support statements on each side.
At least 3 examples to support statements on each side.
Jerry is MATURE
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Jerry is IMMATURE
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