Silvia Parra Dela Longa. Professor: Leslie Richardson.

Ernest Miller Hemingway is known for his unique style and theories of writing, especially the iceberg theory. In the Death of the Afternoon, Hemingway says that “The dignity of movement of an ice-berg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water. A writer who omits things because he does not know them only makes hollow places in his writing.” (92) Simple words, vivid images, rich emotions and deep thoughts are the four basic elements of the iceberg theory. Talk about how these stories illustrate four elements of theory. In both short stories, Hemingway describes scenery and characters with simple words directly to give readers a vivid image. Under this sketch, readers can know characters’ emotion and get the theme through their imagination and analysis.

Wagner-Martin, Linda, Reynolds, David S., and Myerson, Joel, eds. A Historical Guide to Ernest Hemingway. New York: Oxford University Press, Inc., 2000. Print.

Ernest Hemingway was born in Chicago, IL on July 21, 1899 and Died in Ketchum, ID on July 2, 1961. Hemingway was always both a creative and an adventurous person, he had a thrilling life with a tragic end. He served during WWI, he had the chance to write in Paris, side by side with some of the most prolific authors at the time, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald (Hossick, Ernest Hemingway: A Concise Biography). His life had so much inspiration and thrilling events that it would be unusual that he didn’t reflect those life experiences on paper. Hemingway’s style of writing is peculiar in various aspects, mostly with way Hemingway applies metaphors, but the charm on the way he uses them is that they are subtle yet they are direct. His style is simple and clean, he didn’t need to adorn his pieces for them to be masterpieces, he mastered this pragmatic way of writing, which

The words and works of an author are like a fingerprint. They are unique, distinct and enable you to identify the owner. Some writers choose to remodel techniques, while others choose to create their own. This is the case with Ernest Hemingway. I chose this author because he not only respects his audience but, trusts them to discover the true meanings of his works. Between each line and word is an emotion and purpose that transcends the dialogue. The former reporters roots have caused him to create his own style of writing now coined as “The Iceberg Theory”. This direct, minimalistic style leaves and enduring impression on the reader and has made his writing instantly recognizable. In Hemingway’s works, the dialogue brilliantly executed technique subtly exposes the reader to his theme that revel dark parts of the human psyche when it comes to war, love and humanity.

Ernest Hemingway started his career as a writer in a newspaper office in Kansas City at the age of seventeen. Here he learned to get to the heart of a story with direct, simple sentences. After the United States entered the First World War, he joined a volunteer ambulance unit in the Italian army. Here he was wounded near the Italian/Austrian front. Hospitalized, he fell in love with his nurse, who later called off their relationship. After his return to the United States, he became a reporter for Canadian and American newspapers and was soon sent back to Europe to cover such events as the Greek Revolution. During the twenties, Hemingway became a member of the group of expatriate Americans in Paris, which he described in his first important work ‘The Sun Also Rises’ (1926).

Ernest Hemingway has a very unique style of writing. He captures the readers’ attention with strong imagery, metaphors, and symbolism. In both the Sun Also Rises and Hills Like White Elephants, Hemingway uses a simple writing style that allows the audience to have a clear image of the main argument. The reader must pay very close attention to the dialogue, as different subliminal messages are exposed throughout the story. Also, in both stories the women protagonist is the main source of the argument.

Hemingway. The Iceberg Theory is a style of writing that brings the point across without

Ernest Hemingway is an American author that describes his unique style of writing as the Iceberg Theory. The Iceberg Theory is best described as a style that gives the reader the bare minimum leaving the vast majority of the story unspoken. This theory is most prominently expressed in Hemingway's works such as short stories, Canary For One and Hills Like White Elephants.

The Role of Repetition in Hemingway’s Short Stories In some of Ernest Hemingway’s greatest short stories, repetition holds great significance. Hemingway uses repeated words and phrases in various ways. The different ways that Hemingway uses repetition helps the reader have intuition of what they are reading.

Many authors, critics, and everyday social readers define Ernest Hemingway as the prime example of 20th century American literature. Hemingway’s works transcend time itself, so that even readers today analyze and criticize his works. His works, of course, have drawn praises and animosity from all corners of the globe. Critics often applause Hemingway on his short simple prose, for which many people recognize him for. His writing builds upon the masterful usage of “short, simple words and short, simple sentences” (Wagner, 3) to create clear and easy to

It has been called one of Hemingway’s greatest literary works as it is the “quintessential novel of the Lost Generation.” Its strong language and subject matter portray a powerful image of the state of disenchantment felt in the 1920’s after the war. The interactions between the characters in this novel display a society living without convictions, affirming Gertrude Stein’s quotation at the beginning of the novel, “You are all a lost generation.” To paint this vivid picture of discontentment and disillusionment Hemingway tears away traditional ideas and values by stifling the appearance of God and religion. Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises is a poignant take on how the consequences of war can limit or diminish the presence of God and religious faith amongst those living in a post war society.

In this paper I have decided to talk to you about Ernest Hemingway. I will tell you about how he impacted American literature. Also his style of writing and how he became a famous writer. Throughout this paper I will give you details on how I came up with this and to support it.

Ernest Hemingway was one of America’s premiere authors during the early 1900’s. He brilliantly wrote a short story or novel in a fashion that was unconventional for the time period. While reading any work by Hemingway the reader has to keep in mind that what is written might be tied to some other part in the story. Hemingway many different writing strategies to keep the reader engaged throughout his stories. Ernest Hemingway is able to keep the readers engaged throughout this novel by incorporating symbolism in his writing such as water for cleansing the soul, color as a sign of purity, and elevation as a reflection of mood.

time. "The Sun Also Rises is the book that established Hemingway as a literary force and

Hemingway's writing technique is an interesting way of writing. His “Iceberg Theory” is influential to writers today. His theory is composed up of 10% conscious mind and 90% of only subconscious mind. He was an authentic writer. His writing is relatable and believable because of the silences he would use and short sentences. Hemingway’s writing was is close to everyday encounters and situations. He is widely known for his writing and stories. He gave a new flavor to writing and touched people's hearts in a personal way. Because of his special writing, his structured way of writing will live out for generations to come.