Duny’s ritualistic swim in the river Ar represents his crossing over from boyhood to manhood. On the far side of the river, as Ged receives his true name from his new master, Le Guin symbolizes the fact that Ogion sees, understands, and accepts Ged for who he is. Ogion agrees to take Ged on as a prentice with the full truth of who Ged is in mind—he is ready to accept the challenges of teaching Ged alongside the joys.