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Hemingway consistently writes short stories about the same character, a protagonist named Nick, who spends most of his life trying to cope with the effects of war. It is controversial whether or not Nick is the same character portrayed throughout all of Hemingway’s stories. There is evidence that could lead to both conclusions, but what Nick represents is more consistent and important. Most of Hemingway’s stories include Nick, who represents innocence through his child-like perspective as he is…

It is a shady grey area that has been discussed among historians, authors, and even theologians for millennia. Ambition is a very powerful form of desire and can lead people great places. However, ambition has an arguably more influential evil twin, his name is hubris. The award winning and boundary breaking movie, Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, shows excellent examples of characters using hubris to satisfy their…

“The Elephant In the Room” “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway has a distinct point of view that greatly impacts the story. Third person objective adds a unique twist to the story by creating a different view of each character. The author cannot tell how the character is feeling, they only tell what the characters say and do. The author cannot go into the character's mind and tell the readers how they feel about a specific problem that they might avoid, causing uncertainty…

communication in every situation in their daily life. However, the couple in these stories have disagreement over their relationship. Communication in the story shapes the characters, the mood, and how the story is told which makes the stories important for people to understand how important communication in a relationship is . Popular Mechanics the story…

In the short fiction story, “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, Hemingway depicts an environment where three characters indirectly address the human conditions of their existence. At first sight, the story seems very simplistic and apathetic but when the reader looks for a deeper perspective, they can find Hemingway’s hidden message behind it. He uses vagueness throughout the story so that it can bring readers to a higher level of comprehending the realities of life. In other words, the naked truth…

Living With Choices In the story “Hills Like White Elephants”, by Ernest Hemingway, there are many symbols that make huge contributions to the meaning of the story. Three of these symbols stand out because they bring unity to the idea the author is trying to convey. The hills that the girl stated, “look like white elephants”, the bamboo beaded curtain and the parallel railroad tracks all play a crucial role as symbols to the meaning of this story. The girl in the story made a comment that the…

In “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway depicts two lovers faced with a serious problem: unexpected pregnancy. During the time period of this story, the early twentieth century, abortion was dangerous, taboo, and morally wrong. The girl is undecided for obvious reasons, while the man doesn’t want the responsibility of a child. In this short story, the American man portrays a persuasive attitude to convince his girl, Jig, to have an abortion. Ernest Hemingway constructs a persuasive…

Ernest Hemingway Biography “Write the truest sentence you know.” (Ernest Hemingway, Biography.com) Ernest Hemingway is truly famous for his one word sentences. Hemingway is one of the most influential writers of his era and even to this day, with his iconic style that continues to influence writers today all across the world. Hemingway’s legacy has not just impacted me in yearning to read and learn and comprehend more about his life. Ernest indeed showed everyone that he was a master in…

totally up to her, but then tells her that he believes that the operation would be the best thing for the both of them. He states “It’s really an awfully simple operation, Jig.”. Then proceeds to say “You don't have to be afraid. I’ve known lots of people that have done it.” Jig can’t seem to decide, but seems reluctant to go through with the operation. This story took place in 1938,where women were seen as inferior to men in society. Although he didn’t seem to be controlling Jig, you can…

Hills Like White Elephants The story, Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemmingway, is a short story about a young American couple who are sitting at a local bar in Barcelona. The couple is talking amongst themselves and drinking beer together when the young woman, Jig, notices the hills in the distance. She looks to the man and says they remind her of white elephants, to which the man replies, “I’ve never seen one” making it seem as though he is less cultured than she, creating an intense…