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Jerry, an eleven-year-old boy on vacation with his widowed mother, becomes fascinated with a wild bay separate from the safe beach his mother prefers. When he discovers older local boys swimming through an underwater tunnel, he becomes determined to accomplish this challenging feat as his own private rite of passage.

• Jerry feels torn between staying with his protective mother and seeking independence
• He observes local boys swimming through an underwater tunnel and becomes fixated on matching this achievement
• Jerry trains relentlessly to hold his breath longer, practicing until his nose bleeds
• The tunnel becomes a symbolic challenge representing his transition toward maturity
• Despite fear and physical pain, Jerry successfully navigates the tunnel
• After his triumph, Jerry no longer needs external validation—his achievement is personal
• The story illustrates the delicate balance between maternal protection and a child's need for independence

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