Topics for Further Study
Investigate the concept of the mythic hero. How does Neddy Merrill embody the characteristics of a mythic hero? In what aspects does he deviate from being a hero?
Examine the social and political landscape of America during the 1960s. How does this compare to the depiction of American life in "The Swimmer"?
Look into Sigmund Freud's theories on dream interpretation. Using your research, analyze the significance of various events and objects that appear in "The Swimmer."
Evaluate the role of water imagery in "The Swimmer" and other literary works, such as John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and Saul Bellow's Seize the Day. What different meanings does water convey in these narratives?
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