Thursday, October 9, 2008
"Hills Like White Elephants"
Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants" was a confuseing story. In the story there was always a comparison of the hills and white elephants. I didn't understand what this comparison had to do with the girl and the guy's situation. The girl and the guy was waiting in the bar for the train to come and take them to the next town. I believe that the girl was going to another town to have some kind of operation. Her boyfriend kept trying to explain to her that the operation is very simple and there is nothing to be afraid of. He offered to stay with her all night just so she can feel comfortale. He also told her that if she didn't want to do it, she doesn't have to and that he would love her just the same. This story sounds like a man, who is truly in love with this women to the point that he is willing to do anything in order for her to be happy. But yet again, i still don't understand what does this have to do with the hills looking like white elephants????
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I agree with your interpretation. And the only connection I got with the elephant and hills is as in the title...that's what the girl felt they looked like.
To help get a handle on the themes and conflicts of the story, read Katharine's blog, and my comments on other blogs, esp. Eugnia's and Alina's.
Also, read my comments on "Previous Blogs": "English 40" and Konnstantina"
Also, read the study sheets for Hemingway on Blackboard (see "Assignments")
Carefully examining the contrasting image patterns, and realizing that much of what we see is through Jig's eyes, will help reveal character conflict, and also suggest some socio-cultural criticism.
i don't think your off at all. me personally do not like the fact that he refers an abortion as a "simple" procedure
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