Mary Welsh Hemingway

During Ernest Hemingway 's life, there were a lot of revisions made in society. While these changes were transpiring, he began to write about them. In many of his works, he examined these changes and how they affected society. In Hemingway 's short story, “Up In Michigan”, he addresses the change in gender roles. In this short story, he focuses on two main characters, Liz Coates and Jim Gilmore, to establish this claim. With this story taking place in a very small town in Horton Bay, Michigan,…

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…

natural environment during Bill and Jake’s fishing trip reflects the characters’ ability to communicate with one another. More specifically, the setting gives the characters the possibility to tackle the main themes of “The sun also rises” by Ernest Hemingway in an open and respectful way. These main themes are the aimlessness of life, the insecurity about masculinity and the destructive force of sex and love. The purity of nature during the fishing trip, in contrast with the noise of Paris,…

Written in 1952, The Old Man and the Sea is known as one of Hemingway’s most enduring works. It is the heartbreaking story of an old man’s grueling battle with a giant fish and his determination despite all odds being against him. It is a short story and the language used is very simple but effective. Although the pace is quite slow, I felt drawn to the old man with his amazing resolve and courage and I could not help but silently encourage him and spur him on in his struggle. The story begins…

The short story of “The Killers” written by Ernest Hemingway in 1927, and published in Scribner’s Magazine the same year is just one piece out of many of the author’s most famous works. Other famous work’s that Hemingway has written include, “Hills Like White Elephants,” “The Snows of Kilimanjaro,” and “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.” According to critics, Hemingway has an affinity for writing about characters that are often, “tough, experienced, and intensive. They are usually defeated men. But…

Ernest Hemingway may be another “dead white man” in our history but he is one of the prominent figures in American Literature. His short stories and novels are so unique that he is easily one of the important figures of the modern literary era and American Literature in general. In this essay I will interpret a few aspects of Hemingway’s writing that make it so distinct and noticeable. His themes that people could relate to and his blunt style define his writing. The aforementioned themes that…

stressful times. Throughout his literary works, Ernest Hemingway has created characters which are classified as code heros. These characters are known as “Hemingway Code Heroes.” They possess an ability known as “grace under pressure” meaning they keep their moral values intact even in times of great misfortune and pain. A thorough analysis of Santiago, the protagonist in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Old Man and the Sea, reveals his identity as a “Hemingway Code Hero” through his acts of…

Hemingway heroes! Hemingway heroes! Calling all Hemingway heroes! Hemingway heroes must be able to love an adversary even if you must kill it, to endure physical pain, and pass knowledge on to others. Santiago is the best example of a Hemingway hero. The first Hemingway hero trait Santiago represented was he was able to love his adversary even though he had to kill it. Santiago adored and loved his fish even though he had to catch it and kill it. “Fish,” he said, “I love you and respect you…

The Perfect Storm On a dreary September morning in Gloucester Massachusetts, a crew of diverse, hardened fishermen boarded the sword fishing vessel Andrea Gail. September in the northeast is a favorable time to swordfish and Captain Billy Tyne is eyeing the conditions of one of the most rewarding sword fishing spots of the east, the grand banks. Sword fishing is a multi-million dollar industry in the north east, and for such a poor area like Gloucester, it draws men from all over to participate.…

In the short story Hills like White Elephants written by Ernest Hemingway. In Hills Like White Elephants a couple is at "cross-roads" about an operation. This "operation" is soon to be perceived as a abortion. The American, (Jig's boyfriend) is trying to inveigle Jig to have the operation, while Jig is ambivalent. The American is determined to convince Jig to go through with the abortion. The American is showing lack of understanding and is not paying attention to what Jig has to say about the…