dream girl, a mindless creature who makes no demands upon her man and who exists only to satisfy his needs” (Holder, 153). Jigs character was staying true to the second description of Hemingway’s female character in the beginning of the story by agreeing to have the abortion if its what the man wanted, but now it appears that what she really wants is to have the child. The Americans inability to understand that when Jig is referring to the world she is talking about the baby, goes to show the characters two contrasting views of the unborn child, and the idea of abortion. Jigs annoyance with the topic of abortion continues throughout the story. While The American is talking to Jig and stating that he would do anything for her, Jig request
