The Swimmer

John Cheever

The Swimmer Literary Devices

See key examples and analysis of the literary devices John Cheever uses in The Swimmer, along with the quotes, themes, symbols, and characters related to each device.

Allegory 1 key example

Allusions 2 key examples

Genre 1 key example

Imagery 3 key examples

Irony 2 key examples

Metaphors 2 key examples

Mood 1 key example

Setting 1 key example

Similes 1 key example

Situational Irony 1 key example

Style 1 key example

Tone 1 key example

Verbal Irony 1 key example

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Allegory

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