Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria; in the process she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. She disguises herself as a boy and assumes the name Cesario for protection. Thus disguised, Viola becomes a page in the service of Orsino, the Duke.
Answer: The clue was "slow and steady wins the race." - thats for the first questions.
The lesson of this passage was to not make fun of each other by the speed. Everyone has different talent and not to brag.
Explanation:
Metaphor maybe?? I believe that it is comparing swimming to being peaceful
