Ernest

In 1951, Ernest Hemingway wrote one of his last famous works, The Old Man and the Sea. As it is noted by the title, the main setting of the novel is the sea. Hemingway uses this setting throughout the novel to exemplify the natural relationship between man and nature. During Santiago’s journey he encounters other creatures, like the marlin, to support the claim of nature and man working against and with each other. This novel, not only is a captivating story of man’s ongoing battle with the…

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway is an interesting book which erupts many different controversial topics. One of these topics is the female individual during the 1920’s. Female individuals during the 1920’s were seen as less than and people who stayed at home while cooking and cleaning. Brett, the main woman character of the novel, acted differently and was not the society’s version of females. Brett applies her independence in society. Following her independence, she is placed in this…

After reading Hills like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway, it is clear that he uses symbolism to show the true meaning behind his story. The emotion behind this story is bold but to find that, it takes some thought. By looking at the different symbolism Hemingway uses such as, the title, the setting and landscaped described on both sides of the tracks, the coming and going of the train, as well as the number two. This story allows the readers to take their imagination and emotion and take…

Many authors use personal experiences in their writing as a foreground in their story. Some authors, like Mark Twain, write, sometimes satirically, about issues that they are disturbed by in order to educate the public about the issue. Others, like John Steinbeck, write about their life experiences and tell their life story in a very indirect way. Other authors, like Earnest Hemingway, write a story that is completely or mostly autobiographical with fictional characters to take their place.…

Ernest Hemingway is referred to as one of the most influential writer of prose. Hemingway also was awarded the Nobel peace prize for literature in 1954. Even though some of his novels may have been considered elementary, they became the best novels ever written. Two of his most famous novels are A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls. The two novels compare in many different ways. For instance the theme of both novels is setting, the characterization, and the imagery Hemingway uses of…

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds”-Albert Einstein (BrainyQuote.com). This quote is important in the story of Gil Pender. The bad spirit is driven without much thought and is instinctual and pleasurable. While the good spirit usual can take more time to develop because it can be the hardest decision to make. People and experiences in life drive good and bad spirits to formulate our decisions. To discern which spirit is the right one, we need to take in…

floating around. There is a brave curious sailor who comes upon one of the largest shipwrecks he has ever seen and is determined to find a way in. A challenge that proves far more demanding than one would hope for. The short story, After The Storm by Ernest Hemingway is an ironic story of a man 's curiosity and efforts falling short of the goal and leading to another 's glory. The story opens up with two men fighting. It talks about how they really are not fighting over anything. One choking the…

that takes a lot of practice and if willing to put that practice in and learn from mistakes that anyone can be a good writer. Personally, I enjoy reading a variety of genres of books but at this point I would have to say that my favorite writers are Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck. Hemingway is very direct in the way he writes and I enjoy reading about the different adventures that mimic his real life adventures as well as the characters that are mostly based on people that he has…

Masculinity Portrayed in Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants” Within literature, a reader can identify the author’s intentional messages. The messages portrayed can be positive or negative and can deal with issues relevant to everyday life. In Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants” the presence of masculinity can be detected when reading the dialogue amongst his characters. By writing with such masculinity, Hemingway showcases an ugly side of humanity through dialogue. Not only…

are many different choices that we must make that can mean the difference between life and death. Those decisions, although some times not seemingly important can change our life in an instant. In the short stories “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway and “As Freezing Persons Recollect the Snow: Hypothermia” by Peter Stark, both authors recognize certain decisions that can lead to a life or death situation. These authors, both use different tactics to convey the responsibility of…