The Hills

In Timothy D. O’Brien’s criticism of Ernest Hemmingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants,” he concentrates mainly on how allusion and word play contribute to the central conflict of the short story. The story mainly consists of the dialogue between the American and Jig. The choice of the nickname Jig, along with the repetition of certain words such as “know” and “fine” stood out to me while reading the story. In addition to the word choice, the train never comes at the end of the story, leaving it…

however it has virtually stayed the same throughout time. In Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants” the reader is given a raw example of human nature and the inner struggles one faces as they are made to decide what path of life to take through his use of different literary devices. The first point of interest in “Hills Like White Elephants” is the “hills across the valley of the Ebro” (p 294). The hills were “long and white” (p 294), unlike the countryside that is “brown and dry” (p…

The two stories I chose in this comparison are “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. In both stories the female characters are pressured to listen to their significant other, triggering the end of their relationship by the end of the stories. In “Hills Like White Elephants”, the American man pretends to care for her (Jig) and is trying to manipulate her into having an abortion by sweet talking her, but Jig is still on the fence…

readers, we can sometimes connect with the author, having an emotional reaction to their works. In Ernest Hemingway’s Hills Like White Elephants, the young couple is making a life decision about going through an abortion or keeping the baby. I too was faced this decision in my life at a young age. There is a common thread in these three literature pieces I have picked (Wit, Hills Like White Elephants, and “Traveling Through the Dark”) the character(s) are confronted by a “life or death” choice.…

Critics have pointed out many allusions, motifs, and themes regarding Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” and “The Day It Happened” written by Rosario Morales. With many analyses written on these two stories, most readers should instantly see parallels that tether these two stories together. Not only do the blatant words of these stories captivate the reader’s attention but, the underlining connections are something to be spoken about. The use of man vs. female conflict sets the tone…

Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants” is considered minimalistic because of the little detail that is written, and this requires readers to infer the tone and theme of the story. David Foster Wallace’s “Good People” conveys specific details, and it is easier for the reader to understand the story. Although the authors’ writing styles differ, both of the narratives are centered around the issue of abortion. Sheri in “Good People” should have had the opportunity for this procedure since…

Hill grew up in Don Mill Ontario during the 1960's. Evidently, there was still tension during these times, especially in rural areas, for Hill, he was often picked upon due to his race, a white mother and a black father. This was considered even worse at times due to the fact people considered you dirty and your parents dirty for "mixing" races. Although, Hill has overcome the racial tension he grew up in his town and followed the path of his two activist parents. Hill has written several…

The excitement of college football fuels many lives of ardent fans in this country, especially fans populated in the South. Ethan Hughes is no different. Raised roughly 30 miles outside of Gainesville, Florida, Hughes grew up near one of the most prestigious athletic (and academic) institutions in the country. His love for the Florida Gators began at a much younger age than most people, growing up in Bradford, Florida, Hughes had many opportunities to attend the university's athletic events as…

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…

Poetry Analysis: “Fire On The Hills” The poem “Fire On The Hills” by the California poet Robinson Jeffers describes a scene in nature utilizing descriptive imagery and oxymorons in order to explain the inevitability of fate. Jeffers begins the poem by describing deer fleeing from a fire. Jeffers utilizes phrases such as “bounding like blown leaves” and “roaring wave of the brush-fire,” which create a completely different view. Although such linguistic methods are commonplace, Jeffers infuses…