Journal 4: Time

In "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets", Jack Finney makes time pass slowly as Tom Benecke is standing on the ledge, barely able to balance himself. He does this by describing in detail every emotion and feeling he has as his life flashes before his eyes. This happens often in real life as well. In my experience, time slows down when we are feeling negative emotions and want the time to pass faster. Some examples would be when you are feeling uncomfortable, sick, tired, or bored. Time drags on, and it feels like hours when it has only been minutes. On the other hand, time passes quickly when you feel positive emotions, such as when you are having fun, or taking a break from hard work. It can also happen when you aren't feeling positive, like when you need more time. An example of this would be when you are staying up late to complete a homework assignment.