Ernest Hemingway - "Hills Like White Elephants"

(PART 1)

#1.  Describe the setting. What is symbolic about where the story take place? Be specific.

The setting is in Spain at a train station. The two of them are in the bar area.

The setting is symbolic because it is very hot which makes the people involved uncomfortable physically. This is the same feeling that is produced when describing the uncomfortable tension between the two of them.

#2.  What is the point of view? What is the narrator's attitude toward the characters and the situation?

(Part A) The point of view is in the third person. The narrator does not tell exactly what is happening. Conclusions are made by the words in the dialogue and by the description of what is being done.

(Part B) The narrator is unbiased as far as each character and choose to tell the story in such a way that the emotions have to be concluded by the reader. The situation in the beginning is not clear. It become clear after the narrator uses the word "operation". Once that word is expressed the plot become more clear.

#3  How would you describe Hemingway's style?

I think Hemingway's style is to create a story by using words to place an image in your mind. He gives specific details to paint a picture, then leave a lasting impression on what he meant. In this story he shows the preciousness of life and how selfishness is an enemy to a good relationship

(PART 2)

Hemingway Biography -- Create a one paragraph biographical summary. Next, select 3 facts about his life that relate directly to the story. Cite your source(s).

Hemingway was a down to earth kind of man. when growing up he endured some hardships beginning with being forced to dress as a girl by his mothers. Also, his mother's domineering ways could not have been easy to live with. The fact that his father killed himself must have set his mind spiraling as well. When he apparently got through is aspect of his life, then he turned to writing, possibly as a release for his emotions. Through his life travels of the war etc., he learned a different topic for his writings. Ultimately, he due to his illness, died by his own hand. This, it seem, as a hereditary curse and is unfortunate for his many admirers.

(3 FACTS)

• Controlling character - " you don't have to be afraid."

                                  " I've known lots of people that done it."

• Death/Suicide - " It's really an awfully simple operation,jig," 

                                  "It's not really an operation at all"

• Relationship Problems - " And if i do it you'll be happy and things will be like they were and you'll love me?"