Throughout the 1940’s and 50’s, many great authors evolved the work of literature to a whole new level. One of the most influential authors was Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway lived a very fascinating life while writing many engaging books. Hemingway was not credited for his books until after he died in the 60’s. Hemingway was a war veteran which influenced many of his book greatly. Hemingway had the feel for competition because he played many sports in school so when it comes to real life he shows the reader that he is ready. Hemingway portrayed throughout all of his books that war and competition are what drive you to go beyond normal and what you fight for.
One great thing Hemingway did, was that he was a war veteran and lived through 5 great wars. WWI was a great impact on Hemingway because he was an ambulance driver in Italy, while he was in action he got shot and hit by a bomb fragment while bringing a wounded soldier back to safety. He …show more content…
Nick loses many things in his life but he does not fully recover from each loss. He is now emotionless and unable to keep a relationship with a women. His past troubles ultimately corrupt him emotionally and he feels forced to break up with his girlfriend, Margo because of this. Now he is alone and will have trouble in the future with other women. “"Did she go all right?" Bill said. "Yes," Nick said, laying, his face on the blanket..."How do you feel?", "Oh, go away, Bill! Go away for a while."” (Hemingway, ). He is facing an internal war and he is conflicted on whether to give up his love for manhood or stay with his love. He ultimately decides to let her go and he feels remorse after. There are always consequences of our choices. You never fully return to the same thing you left. Some things will always be different and you will almost always loose
One great thing Hemingway did, was that he was a war veteran and lived through 5 great wars. WWI was a great impact on Hemingway because he was an ambulance driver in Italy, while he was in action he got shot and hit by a bomb fragment while bringing a wounded soldier back to safety. He …show more content…
Nick loses many things in his life but he does not fully recover from each loss. He is now emotionless and unable to keep a relationship with a women. His past troubles ultimately corrupt him emotionally and he feels forced to break up with his girlfriend, Margo because of this. Now he is alone and will have trouble in the future with other women. “"Did she go all right?" Bill said. "Yes," Nick said, laying, his face on the blanket..."How do you feel?", "Oh, go away, Bill! Go away for a while."” (Hemingway, ). He is facing an internal war and he is conflicted on whether to give up his love for manhood or stay with his love. He ultimately decides to let her go and he feels remorse after. There are always consequences of our choices. You never fully return to the same thing you left. Some things will always be different and you will almost always loose