Comparing 'Hills Like White Elephants And Good People'

In life people can relate to certain short stories because most relate to everyday life. I felt “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway and “Good People” by David Wallace Foster are two short stories with similar themes that are true everyday issues couples face. In the story “Hills like White Elephant” the American girl, Jig, is pregnant. She is described to be in a train station with who is supposed to be her boyfriend. She is faced with a dilemma of whether or not to have an abortion. At the train station, she discusses the issue with the guy. In the beginning of the story, Jig was still undecided on whether or not to go through with the abortion. She describes one side of the train station as having white long hills across the valley and having no shade and no trees. As the story progressed, I felt Jig had a clearer idea of what she will do. My idea is supported by “The girl stood up and walked to the end of the station. Across, on the other side, were fields of grain and trees along the banks of the Ebro. Far away, beyond the river, were mountains. The shadow of a cloud moved across the field of …show more content…
It is very difficult because the choices are two very different things. Personally, I think I could relate to Jig to some degree. Not just the fact of being pregnant, but in life we are always faced with making huge decisions. A recent example, can be making a decision on purchasing my new home. It was a big step I chose to move forward with and there was a lot of money involved with that decision. I could have decided to not get the house and rent, but I knew having two young children renting would have difficulty in finding a decent place. I also found hope in the story that Jig too will be able to see the river flowing from the trees. In my life situation, I know obtaining my home would give me peace of mind because my children will have a place of their