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In the short story "Brightly, Brightly" by Kathleen Latham, a twelve-year-old boy named Gavin reluctantly accompanies his father on a swim to an island in a lake. As they swim, Gavin's calf seizes up and he struggles to keep up with his father. Once they reach the island, they realize there is nowhere to go and Gavin starts to panic. His father leaves to get a canoe, but never returns. Gavin spends the night alone on the island, feeling cold and afraid. The next morning, he is rescued by an old man in a fishing hat. Gavin is unable to explain what happened and is haunted by the memory of his father swimming away. The story explores themes of love, fatherhood, and the complexities of human emotions. [Extracted from the article] |
