Xii s.1 PPT of The Third Level
Xii s.1 PPT of The Third Level
ENGLISH PROJECT
1
About the author
Walter Braden ‘Jack Finney’ (1911-
1995) was an American author.
He graduated in 1934 from Knox
College , Illinois. He was best
known for his science fiction and
thrillers. In 1987, he was given
the World Fantasy Award for
Lifetime Achievement.
THEME
’The Third Level’ explores the science fiction genre
of ‘time travel’. It interweaves fantasy with the
reality in the most futuristic projection of time
travel. The story also dwells on the theme of
escapism, not only as a psychological refuge from
the grim realities of the present day world but also
as a desire to stay with the past or to keep the
past alive in the complexities of the present.
This story is about time intersection , an illusion,
a kind of long dream that we do not experience
during our sleep.
SUMMARY
Galesburg is a wonderful
town with big houses,
huge lawns, plenty of
trees and people with lots
of leisure time.
At the ticket
counter, the clerk
is surprised to see
different kinds of
notes in Charley’s
hands.
He warns him,
“That ain’t money, mister.”