The short story The Swimmer, by John Cheever, begins the main character’s, Neddy Merrill, journey off with a hangover on a sunny, hot day. He started thinking, and came to the conclusion that he could swim home on the Lucinda “River.” His journey began quickly and had no time for conversation because it would only delay it. His first rest was at the halfway point of the River where he paused at the Levy’s house where he helped himself to something to drink. While resting it began to storm complete with fast winds, heavy rains, thunder, and the Haviland Trainer still circling. After the storm, he traveled to an old friend's house where he discovered their pool dry and a For Sale sign in the yard. He begins to realize he is starting to lose