John Cheever

"The Five-Forty-Eight"
"The Swimmer"


1

"The Five-Forty-Eight"

Discuss the depiction of gender roles and relations in this story.

2 Examine the religious themes and allusions in the story. How does Cheever address the topic of religion in this story?

3 Do a character analysis of Blake's character. How does Cheever present Blake?

4

"The Swimmer"

Examine the metaphor of exploration that is used throughout the story.

5 Discuss the way Cheever manipulates time in the story. What is the purpose of this narrative strategy?

6 Discuss Cheever's story as a commentary on the suburbs.


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