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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.

            The word choice and ordering of detail of this book also leads one to believe that they are reading a classic.  Hemingway's style is one of simple, straightforward dialogue with the absence of slang.  Many generations of readers can read and understand the story. An example of this simplicity of dialogue is as follows:

Through similar reasons, Fitzgerald’s writing proposes a clear understanding of the work and exactly how it was meant to be portrayed. This is furthered in the wordy and grandiose descriptions found within his dialogue such as found in “Winter Dreams.” However, Hemingway continues his theme and lack of clarity through his extremely rough dialogue presented in A farewell to Arms. This minimalist approach to dialogue provides the reader little to understand and makes it seem as if the characters are having an inside conversation that is not supposed to be heard. Writing of this kind results in a lack of comprehension of the overall storyline as well as the plot. As a result of these differences, vastly different levels of understanding and clarity are present in the works of Hemingway and

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.

He uses symbols effectively, which helps him to explore the theme of disillusionment and death. Death in his stories has many names; for example 'nada' or 'nothingness' – it may be assumed that it is always present. “Hemingway and the Lost Generation thereby explored more than just death, but the possibility of escape from the corruption of the old dreams – of being able to “resume again unknowing” – without returning to the past” (Currell 2009: 39). His short stories contains an excellent portraiture of society struggling with their personal waste lands. Even though they are not literally about the Great War, they display the inner significance of the Roaring Twenties; they show society's mentality and confusion. “Themes of Hemingway’s works have their roots in journalism and in topic or events that he believed were representative of the post-war world his grown-up characters and his readers alike had to confront” (Stewart 2001: 31). Further-more, in Hemingway’s fiction all the values seem to be no longer valid; a reader encounters disappearance of religion, which failed to provide emotional support for traumatised socie-ty. It also does not present valid answers. Finally, in Hemingway’s short stories appears a very important theme of anomie – the state where there are no law or norms. It can be also defined as an individual’s alienation (Idema 1990:

Hemingway’s usage of theme, setting, persuasive writing, and verbal irony helps to create different moods throughout the story. The theme “talk without communication”

In the final analysis, Ernest Hemingway usage of dialogue and sensory detail allowed him to sustain the moods of apathetic and numbness throughout the short story. Hemingway has a style that not only leaves the reader wanting more but also having them satisfied with what occurred. Examining his use of dialogue and sensory details give the audience two other ways to appreciate his writing

The symbolism in “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway is vivid and dynamic, and in the novel the rain and other factors, symbolize despair. The symbols all are presented in varying forms. The other symbolic factors include; lakes, rivers, snow, ice, mountains, plains, night, seasons, weather, Catherine’s hair, Frederic’s beard, officer stars, riding crop, the painted horse and the silhouette cutter. The symbolic concepts are; the baby, war, love, wounds, and the enemy. The different symbols have an effect on each character in the novel, in a special way. When a reader opens up the novel from the first page to the last page some of the symbols are made obvious, while some symbols are insightful.

The period between World War I and World War II was a very turbulent time in America. Ernest Hemingway most represented this period with his unrestrained lifestyle. This lifestyle brought him many successes, but it eventually destroyed him in the end. His stories are read in classrooms across America, but his semi-autobiographical writings are horrible role models for the students who read them. Hemingway’s lifestyle greatly influenced his writings in many ways.

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.

In the short story, “The End of Something,” Ernest Hemingway uses the setting to signify important elements of the story and to uncover unresolved dilemmas. Just as many writers do, Hemingway uses the setting to establish values within a work of literature. By using the setting to represent points that are buried within the story, Hemingway displays his Iceberg Theory in which he writes his short story by omitting or hinting at the main points. Hemingway believes that the true meaning of the story should not be evident in the story because the true “essence” of the story lies below the surface. In “The End of Something,” Hemingway describes the setting with significant detail to hint toward the mood and symbols that the reader may not grasp immediately. He depicts the end between Nick Adams and his girlfriend Marjorie. As Nick and Marjorie fish off Hortons Bay, an abandoned lumbering town, they row past the ruins of the mill and troll along the “channel-bank where the bottom drop(s) off suddenly," connecting the setting to the theme of a relationship that once was blossoming, but now begins to collapse and die (Hemingway 79). The setting is a great factor that plays together with uncertainty throughout the story. To portray the break up in the relationship, Hemingway uses many underlying features, such as the setting, to hint to the main point. Through the use of the setting, the reader is able to pull out the subtle details and true meaning that Hemingway withholds from the

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

In American Literature many authors write about nature and how nature affects man's lives. In life, nature is an important part of people. Many people live, work, or partake in revelry in nature. Nature has received attention from authors spanning several centuries. Their attitudes vary over time and also reflect the different outlooks of the authors who chose to discuss this important historical movement. A further examination of this movement, reveals prevalence of nature's influence on man and how it affects their lives.

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.