Symbolism is demarcated as any entity that figuratively represents something else, is prominent in many well respected works of literature. Symbols carry a deeper meaning that their physical existence. Two pieces of literature that stand out as an impeccable example of symbolism are, “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway and “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown”, the story is entirely symbolic, with characters as well as a setting that represent abstract ideas. As for Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants”, the story can be confusing, so it is crucial that the reader acknowledge symbolism to make sense of what is going on. “The Hills like White Elephants”, was written by Ernest Hemingway,
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The title symbolizes the fact that Jig is pregnant. The analysis of the title is inferred by breaking it down. At first one may constitute the “white hills” as being part of the setting, a literal indication. In all actuality, the “hills” symbolize that Jig is pregnant. Her abdomen is growing and the hills are something they are trying to ignore. This is important because it brings the problem forward: abortion. The start of this heated discussion is started by the first remark of the white hills and elephants by the woman, which reveals the pressure between the couple. White elephants in this story symbolize a deeper meaning than their literal context. White elephants are symbolized as something no one wants, valuable but a boundless burden that brings shame upon its owner. Mentioning of elephants in the story evoke the saying, “the elephant in the room”, something that is exceptionally obvious, however no one wants to discuss. The man says he has never seen a while elephant and with retaliation Jig replies, “No you wouldn’t have” (QOUTE). This specific fragment of dialogue signifies that the man does not appreciate the blessing he may possibly receive, and he wants the baby gone. On the other hand, Jig sees the baby as a blessing despite the struggles she might encounter. Readily after seeing white elephants in the most random of surroundings, which implies she is
The title symbolizes the fact that Jig is pregnant. The analysis of the title is inferred by breaking it down. At first one may constitute the “white hills” as being part of the setting, a literal indication. In all actuality, the “hills” symbolize that Jig is pregnant. Her abdomen is growing and the hills are something they are trying to ignore. This is important because it brings the problem forward: abortion. The start of this heated discussion is started by the first remark of the white hills and elephants by the woman, which reveals the pressure between the couple. White elephants in this story symbolize a deeper meaning than their literal context. White elephants are symbolized as something no one wants, valuable but a boundless burden that brings shame upon its owner. Mentioning of elephants in the story evoke the saying, “the elephant in the room”, something that is exceptionally obvious, however no one wants to discuss. The man says he has never seen a while elephant and with retaliation Jig replies, “No you wouldn’t have” (QOUTE). This specific fragment of dialogue signifies that the man does not appreciate the blessing he may possibly receive, and he wants the baby gone. On the other hand, Jig sees the baby as a blessing despite the struggles she might encounter. Readily after seeing white elephants in the most random of surroundings, which implies she is