"The Swimmer" by John Cheever

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Cheever's utilization of symbolism is so effective that it takes intense synthesis to grasp the text's primary theme. The act of swimming seemingly symbolizes a sedentary life. The subject itself is most likely to evade the public's attention because the often-busy lives leave little room for philosophizing. Thus, the swimmer is the individual who passively goes through the events of life and ultimately suffers the consequences of irresponsibility, missed opportunities, and strained relationships.
The mentioning of the swimmer's broken marriage at the end of the text renders it the most detrimental consequence. As a result, it demonstrates that a sedentary life has the immediate effect of shielding the individual from primary responsibilities as the individual becomes more self-indulgent. Thus, a swimmer will forfeit role...