Ernest Rutherford

Kilimanjaro,” Harry and his wife Helen, become stranded on a safari in Africa after one of the bearings in their truck burned out. Africa was not a final destination for Harry but Fate has ultimately made this his final resting ground. In this story, Ernest Hemingway demonstrates the theme of death using irony, metaphors, symbolism and images. Death is the main theme in “The snows of Kilimanjaro,” Even before Hemingway’s takes us through Harry’s journey, he describes the leopard who is…

For Whom the Bell Tolls Research Paper Mankind can still find love even when surrounded by loss and inevitable death, if one is willing. Love can be presented anywhere and at anytime. Ernest Hemingway expresses this in his novel For Whom The Bell Tolls through the characterization of Robert Jordan and Maria, the symbolism of the snow, and the situational irony of the ending. CHARACTERIZATION Furthermore, Hemingway portrays the character Robert Jordan as a hard, fearless, and noble man, whose…

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…

World War I was one of the most tragic wars in world history up to that time. Some of the deadliest weapons and tactics were used in this war that killed nearly a whole generation of young men. These young men were influenced to join a fight that seemed like a great adventure, but it turned out to be one of the most horrific experiences a person can have. The injuries of war might be drastic, but Paul and his comrades do not focus on the past and how the got injured. They focus on the present…

“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway uses the Modernist elements of dialect while focusing on the concrete parts of it's story and setting, along with the strong sense of alienation that comes from the characters. Hemingway uses the Modernist style of only focusing on concrete details and using dialect to keep things to the point, even if it's in a bit of an elusive way. He doesn't mention it directly in the story, but it becomes apparent the “The American and the girl with him”,…

Ernest Hemingway’s short story, Banal Story, juxtaposes the difference between flashy headlines found in stories and articles, and the raw truth of reality. The story is set with an unnamed writer (who remains unnamed through the story’s entirety) sitting at his writing spot, eating oranges and watching the snow. Hemingway starts the story off this way to show the realty of the unnamed writers life. The beginning of this short story parallels the ending by concluding the story with a forum about…

It seemed that every author we went over they always had something going on. Wither it was drugs or suicide, something interfered with their pursuit of the “American Dream.” After much reading, the stereotypical white picket fence, two kids, a dog, and a stay at home wife became more of a myth than a reality. Specifically, after learning of Earnest Hemingway’s family and their history of suicide diminished the thought of the “American Dream”. Before and after him a total of 7 generations had…

Code Hero: “A man who lives correctly, following the ideals of honor, courage and endurance in a world that is sometimes chaotic, often stressful, and always painful.” In Ernest Hemingway’s novel, The Old Man and the Sea, the main character Santiago is a perfect fit for a code hero. He is weary from old age and fights he has had on the ocean, but he is extremely strong mentally and emotionally. He does not have much left, just his young friend Manolin, his skiff, and his shack (his wife is dead…

The Sun Also Rises written by Ernest Hemingway takes place on the backdrop of the Great War. Jake Barnes, the main character, is left powerless and psychologically corrupt from the war and is desperately yet aimlessly trying to find his place in the new modern world post World War I, just as many expatriates and Europeans are as well. This period of damage and hopelessness displaced Europeans of their moral standards leaving many psychologically and physically incapable as they adjust back into…

Some authors use symbols to enhance the meaning of their novel and draw parallel between the writing and the lives of their audience. Ernest Hemingway uses his own symbolism to represent something more. The first way that Santiago’s hands symbolize manhood throughout the book is by his hand cramp. Next, Santiago’s hands show manhood when he gets cut in the hand and he pushes through the pain. Lastly, Santiago symbolizes the strength of being a man through the arm wrestling battle. The first way…