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Charley, the main character of the story finds a portal which leads to 1894. He tries to go to his hometown, Galesburg. But, as because he didn't have any currency of 1894, he had to postpond his plans for the future. He exchanged his 3 hundred dollar bills for less than 2 hundred dollars of that of 1894's currency. However, he never finds the third level again. When he tells this to his wife and his psychiatrist friend about this, both think that alike philately, this is also another way to take refuge from the realities of the world. However, the proof of the third level's existence comes from the most unexpected source, his psychiatrist friend - Sam. Sam sends Charlie a letter telling him about the third level. When Sam heads over to 1894 through the third level, he sends a first day cover to his Grandfather's address. His Grandfather thinking that the first day cover was sent to him by himself, adds it to his collection of stamps and never opens it thinking that there is nothing in that envelope but blank paper. In the story, you will find a line '...he started my collection'. It means that Charlie's Grandfather had a collection of stamps along with first day covers which was passed over to Charlie. When Charlie was looking at his collection, he found the letter which Sam had written to him and that letter gave solid proof of the third level's existence. You might be confused by the last part of the story, but it's really simple you see... the concept is something like something you do in the past which has direct effect on the present. Charlie received the letter because Sam wrote it to him in 1894. Charlie didn't exist in 1894 because in 1894, he wasn't born. So, Sam had to think and write a letter to Charlie's Grandfather who's hobby was to collect stamps alike Charlie and Sam knew that if somehow he could make his Grandfather into adding the letter to his collection, then it would straightly go off to Charlie as Charlie's collection was started by Charlie's grandfather. So, I think it's clear that Charlie got that letter only when Sam sent it to him. He didn't receive it until Sam actually went to 1894 and wrote a letter to Charlie's grandfather. It's like this...something someone does in the past which has a direct ( in this case immediate) effect on the present you are living in.

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The Third Level written by Jack Finney is a story that illustrates an intersection of time and space. Elaborate?

In 'The Third Level', Jack Finney treats his favourite subject 'Time' in a new dimension. The Third Level is a point where the past and the present meet. Charley, the protagonist loses his way. He finds himself in what he thinks is the third level of the Grand Central Station in New York. He realizes that something is different and discovers that he has somehow reached the year 1894. It is the period Finney would want to be in. The responses and happiness of the three characters in the story revolve around the third level. Charley is excited and wants two tickets for Galesburg, a peaceful town in the pre-war period. Sam, Charley's psychiatrist friend attributes it to his desire to escape from the stress of life. Later on, Sam drew all his life's savings from the bank and exchanged it for 1894 currency. He was able to cross time and reach a quieter, more peaceful past where his services as a psychiatrist were not required. Louisa did not believe that one could cross over the time dimension till Charley received a letter from Sam. Jack Finney leaves the readers wondering what 'The Third Level' really is. Even though Charley is able to find proof and make the transition back and forth in time, Sam, his friend is already there and enjoying himself. The reader gets transported into the shadowy, eerie world of dreams, desires and reality.


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What is the proper adjective for jack?

Jack's


What is the feminine gender of Jack?

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Who is the antagonist in The Third Level by Jack Finney?

Charley


Does the the third level exist in jack finney's the third level?

The third level does not exist as it is clearly mentioned that Grand Central Station consists of the two levels. The third level is the figment of Charley's imagination who wants to escape the harsh reality and enter a peaceful and tranquil world. Its a waking dream wish fulfilment.


What is Jack Finney's birthday?

Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911.


Where did jack finney grow up?

Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911.


When did Jack Finney die?

Jack Finney died on November 16, 1995 at the age of 84.


How old was Jack Finney at death?

Jack Finney died on November 16, 1995 at the age of 84.


Describe Galesburg as it existed in the year 1894 in the lesson third level by Jack Finney?

Jack Finney Described Galesburg as follows, Galesburg was a wonderful town with big old frame houses, huge lawns, and tremendous trees whose branches met overhead and roofed over the streets. In 1894, summer evenings were twice as long, and people sat on their lawns, the men smoking.


How old is Jack Finney?

Jack Finney was born on October 2, 1911 and died on November 16, 1995. Jack Finney would have been 84 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today.


What did Charley suspect when his friend Sam Weiner disappeared in the lesson the third level by jack finney?

Despite Charley's efforts to go to the third level, he was unable to find it again. He shared his experience with his wife, who got worried. He went back to his stamps. His friend Sam had disappeared and nobody knew where he was but Charley was certain that he had found the third level and gone there. Charley's description of the place had fascinated him and he had gone there in 1894.


What was written on the paper that Charley found inside the envelope in the lesson third level by jack Finney?

In "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney, the paper Charley finds contains notes for an important work project that could lead to a promotion. It represents his life's work, and as he fights to reclaim it from the ledge outside his apartment window, he is faced with the choice between his ambition and his life.


How did Jack Finney Die?

Pneumonia & emphysema


The Third Level written by Jack Finney is a story that illustrates an intersection of time and space. Elaborate?

In 'The Third Level', Jack Finney treats his favourite subject 'Time' in a new dimension. The Third Level is a point where the past and the present meet. Charley, the protagonist loses his way. He finds himself in what he thinks is the third level of the Grand Central Station in New York. He realizes that something is different and discovers that he has somehow reached the year 1894. It is the period Finney would want to be in. The responses and happiness of the three characters in the story revolve around the third level. Charley is excited and wants two tickets for Galesburg, a peaceful town in the pre-war period. Sam, Charley's psychiatrist friend attributes it to his desire to escape from the stress of life. Later on, Sam drew all his life's savings from the bank and exchanged it for 1894 currency. He was able to cross time and reach a quieter, more peaceful past where his services as a psychiatrist were not required. Louisa did not believe that one could cross over the time dimension till Charley received a letter from Sam. Jack Finney leaves the readers wondering what 'The Third Level' really is. Even though Charley is able to find proof and make the transition back and forth in time, Sam, his friend is already there and enjoying himself. The reader gets transported into the shadowy, eerie world of dreams, desires and reality.