What does it mean to be ‘other oriented’?

Consider the image seen here. the image, at point y, represents the process of during which a is being produced.

At work claire has a deadline that is rapidly approaching. as she works, she finds that she is doing more work in a shorter amount of time than usual. she thinks mor quickly, and her senses and memory are sharper. what is responsible for claire working more effectively?

In at least 150 words, discuss the author’s choice of setting. how does it impact the themes and the progression of the plot? the story is "through the tunnel"