Part one of term paper
In John Cheever’s short story, “The Swimmer”, themes of loss and social status are developed throughout the story. The main character, Neddy Merrill, portrays the idea of a journey. Cheever compares and contrasts Merrill’s beliefs about his own life in both the realms of reality and fantasy throughout his physical, as well as menta ...

Part two of term paper
... his destination of his home.” He took off his sweater that was hung over his shoulders and dove in. He had an inexplicable contempt for men who did not hurl themselves into pools.” (Cheever 283). This idea might be used in describing Merrill’s bold and determined life. However, throughout his travels, Merrill’s character seems to dwindle on several levels as the story continues. When Merrill reaches his first pool at the Grahams, they responded to him with open arms. The Grahams ...