CBSE Class 12 · English · Flamingo / Vistas
The Third Level
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 12 English.
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Jack Finney. Charley finds mysterious third level at Grand Central Station - escape to 1894 Galesburg; psychiatrist Sam Weiner disappears to past; wife Louisa worries - time travel as refuge from modern anxiety.
Summary
Everyone knows Grand Central has two train levels.
Everyone knows Grand Central has two train levels.
Wanders into third level - gas lights, 1894 crowd.
Wanders into third level - gas lights, 1894 crowd.
Peaceful town; he wants tickets with old-style money.
Peaceful town; he wants tickets with old-style money.
Says third level is wish-fulfilment escape.
Says third level is wish-fulfilment escape.
Sam buys Galesburg land in 1894 - vanished to past.
Sam buys Galesburg land in 1894 - vanished to past.
Charley must stop seeking third level.
Charley must stop seeking third level.
Hard words & meanings
| hallucination | false vision |
| waking-dream | daydream |
| stamp | postage label |
| brass spittoons | metal spit containers |
| escapist | one who avoids reality |
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