Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station is the primary setting of “The Third Level” and symbolizes the characters’ desire to escape modern society. It is a somewhat complex symbol in that, throughout the story, it represents both the…
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Stamps
Charley’s stamp collection represents a bridge between the past and the present throughout “The Third Level.” Early in the story, the collection is established as one that Charley inherited from his grandfather, allowing it…
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Galesburg, Illinois
The Illinois town of Galesburg symbolizes the past and, specifically, the peace and fulfillment that ostensibly comes from life in a time before the 20th century. Galesburg’s simplicity and peace makes it a prime destination…
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