# Gallions Reach explained — Gallions Reach

> Chapter companion for Gallions Reach by H. M. Tomlinson.

## What happens

Colet, having left his office at Perriams, wanders through London and eventually boards the steamer Altair. The chapter details his departure from the city, his initial experiences aboard the ship, and the beginning of his journey down the Thames, setting the stage for his escape from civilization.

## Themes in this chapter

### Escape from Civilization

Colet's departure from London and his boarding of the Altair represent a deliberate break from his former life and societal constraints.

### The Illusion of Progress

The industrial and commercial world of London, symbolized by Perriams and the docks, is left behind, questioning the true value of such progress.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. Colet

Leaves his office and embarks on the Altair, beginning his escape from London.

### Jim Colet

Reflects on his past and the decision to leave, feeling a mix of relief and uncertainty.

### Perriam

Returns to his office after Colet's departure, unaware of the significance of the moment.

### The Altair

The steamer that carries Colet away from London, symbolizing his departure from civilization.

## Key lines

> Gallions Reach

The chapter is set at Gallions Reach, a stretch of the Thames, marking the point of departure.

_The title itself signifies the threshold between the known world and the unknown._

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