Ernest Shonekan

In his short story "Hills like White Elephants," Ernest Hemingway uses symbolism and landscape subtly but effectively to emphasize the tension between the main characters. The reader is asked to extrapolate much of the information in an indirect fashion. The reader must look into the symbolism and imagery used alongside the words the characters share and don’t share. The natural landscape covers almost the entire story, offering vivid images that contain a large amount of interpretive insight into

to the writer, and to his experiences. America was entering a new era, and literature was at the forefront to change. In the Twenties literature was booming with authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, T.S. Eliot, William Falkner, Langston Hughes, and Ernest Hemmingway all found their spotlight each with an original work of literature that got the human race not only entertained but aware. In the novel The Great Gatsby, penned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, a story about a rich man living in the early 1920’s

Arms as a Classic Literary Work      A classic literary work has been defined as a work "that lasts through generations because of its universality of theme, ageless symbolism, word choice and the ordering of detail."  A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway should be considered a classic literary work due to the universal themes, ageless symbolism, word choice, and story detail.              Although there were several themes in this book, a major theme seemed to dominate the story.  This

“The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway follows an older Cuban fisherman named Santiago who struggles with a giant marlin, “the biggest fish he had ever seen and bigger than he had ever heard of” (Hemingway 63), far out in the Gulf Stream. Two days and two nights pass in this struggle. Santiago, completely worn out and almost in delirium, uses all the strength he had left in him to pull the fish onto its side and stab the marlin with a harpoon putting an end to the long battle between the old

after several unsuccessful endeavors. Later he went through OCS and became a Platoon Leader for Charlie Company. His military career leading up to My Lai was relatively lackluster; he did not have the respect of his troops or his commander, Captain Ernest Medina. In Vietnam,

The novel by Ernest Hemingway For Whom The Bell Tolls describes and analyzes the role of the theme of love. The novel follows the events chronologically, and portrays the change and evolution in the character, and understanding the feeling love in the life of protagonist Robert Jordan. He is assigned to blow up the bridge and meet Spanish partisans by the general Golz. However, it will also dwell on the other character—Maria—within the narrative of love and duty, and upon the way, these concepts

Nearly every aspect of modern life is affected by one of the largest (or technically smallest) discoveries of all time: the atom. The long process of solving the mysteries of matter has involved numerous scientists and their experiments, which have ushered in modern knowledge of the subject and countless innovations in science using the knowledge of matter 's properties. The atom makes up nearly everything humankind knows of; therefore, it has significant effect on everything people make. The discovery

The uniquely American attributes as seen in the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger are the moral aspects of society and risk taking . The author’s use of theme and characterization are a clear and accurate testimony to this. Some general American traits include not waiting to be introduced, but beginning able to speak to strangers as they stand in a queue ( “American Society and Culture” ). In general, Americans like personal space and have a strong believe of freedom of choice (“101

Speech #3 Persuasive Tammi Lemay 8 February 2015 PREPARATION OUTLINE Purpose Statement: To persuade the audience to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. Thesis Statement: There are multiple reasons to join the Air Force ranging from sense of duty, educational benefits, specialized job training and world travel. Introduction Attention Getter: “I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor.” This is an excerpt

the short story “Hills Like White Elephants” many symbols are introduced through a brief conversation between a couple with a heavy underlying issue. With little background information and sparse dialogue, a reader can only use their imagination. In Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants,” he uses symbols to suggest both the conflicts between the American and Jig, as well as the problems with the couples communication about their unborn child. Now imagine an Indian American family visiting The