The Swimmer By John Cheever

The swimmer: John Cheever

QUESTIONS:

1. How is setting used symbolically in the story? Focus on such details as the change in weather and specific locales such as the highway and the public pot. ANSWER: Setting is used symbolically in the story in many ways. For example pg 23 paragraph 2, In the west there was a abundant stand of cumulus cloud so like a city seen from a distanceâ€"from the bow of an approaching ship. That is symbolically used as its cloudy and it will belike thunderstorm.

2. How is Neddy Merrill presented in the beginning of the story (especially paragraphs 2 and 3)? How would you describe the bank clerks tone, and what does that tone communicate about the narrators attitude towards Neddy? ANSWER: Neddy Merrill in the beginning is presented as a young man although he is old. It seems as if he is knowing and youthful. The narrators tone seems fruitful. The narrator kind of has an humourous and mocking tone towards Neddy further into the story.

3. At what point do you begin to realize that all is not what it appears to be on the surface? What textual details lead you to that realization? When he is running from pool to pool, barefoot and when he gets to one persons pool and it is empty and chairs are stacked.



He thought they were invited to the house weeks agone although it had been empty longer than that.

4. How does Cheever communicate the passing of time and Neddys aging? Cite specific passages from the story to back up your answer. On page 237 paragraph three Had you gone for a Sunday afternoon ride that day you might collect seen him, close to naked, standing on the shoulders of Route 424, waiting for a change to cross. This kind of reminds me of passing of time because he is waiting. as well as another example is when in the beginning its a hot summer day and towards the middle there is leaves on the ground. Also page 237 third paragraph, He could not go back, he could not even recall with any lucidness the green water at...If you want to get a blanket(a) essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com



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