The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the first choice. Being careful is <span>a character trait of Jerry in "Through the Tunnel." </span>I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
Jerry is competitive in that he wants to swim the tunnel as a sort of rite of passage. He is also stubborn and, despite being afraid, resolves to overcome his fear and make the swim.
