what is the point of the extended metaphor about swimming and the ocean at the end of the chapter?

in chapter 1

Asked by kyla5 on 23 Jan 03:49

Last updated by Jill W on 24 Jan 20:44

Answered by Jill W on 24 Jan 20:44

I'm sorry, you have not provided the title or author of the novel in question. Please advise.