White elephant

The short story ‘Hills Like White Elephant’ starts with detailed description of a train station in Spain which turns into a dialog between an unmarried couple about an abortion. The story setting plays a big role in how the characters will act and how they will express their feelings. Along with the setting location, the time also plays an important role in the story. Hemingway uses a lot of symbols and figurative language of speech, so the time of the story was not clear for most of the readers

The short story, “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway is about a young couple travelling in Spain, who are arguing over a life changing and burdening situation they have found themselves in. The unnamed man is identified as the American, while the women has the nickname of Jig. It is never actually discussed what exactly they are arguing over, but it is implied that they are discussing the possibility of an abortion. Hemingway uses setting and symbolism to convey the discussion of abortion

like white elephants, at first, is by all accounts an easy-going, yet it really serves as a segue for her and the American to discuss their baby and the likelihood of having an abortion. The young lady later withdraws this remark with the perception that the slopes don't generally look like white elephants, an unpretentious clue that maybe she needs to keep the child all things considered—a clue the American misses. Truth be told, she even says that the slopes just appeared to look like white elephants

use of characterization within the story “Hills Like White Elephants” aids the reader to further understand the persona of an individual. In return, this allows the reader to understand them on a deeper level with a powerful connection. Without characterization, it would be difficult for the individual reading to form a bond with the man and the girl because they wouldn’t truly understand what they’re going through. In “Hills Like White Elephants”, by Ernest Hemingway, the American’s dialogue, the

The topic of "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway continues to be a hot button issue, even 90 years after the story's publication. Though not as scandalous as it must have been in 1927, it remains the subject of great debate. Two lovers are awaiting a train that will whisk them away to Madrid for the purpose of an abortion. Even though the decision was made before arriving at the station, they continue to debate whether she will go through with it. The American's persuasive dialogue makes

White Elephants- Hiding in Plain Sight In the short story, “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway, the author paints a seemingly innocuous picture of a couple sharing drinks while waiting for a train. Their conversation appears to be senseless drivel and one might get the impression that the pair is not particularly bright. Or even that the woman is quite a bit less intelligent than, and being preyed upon by, the man. The stereotypical image of a man making fun of a beautiful, young, blonde

“Hills Like White Elephants” By Ernest Hemmingway is an interesting piece that consists entirely of an odd conversation between two people sitting at a train station in Spain, having drinks while they wait on their ride. The couple do not have names, just “The American” and “The Girl” who is also called “Jig” a time or two by The American. Hemmingway uses these characters and their actions along with the setting and symbolism to paint a beautiful picture of an untruthful relationship and a secretive

In Hemingway 's "Hills Like White Elephants" I found many layers of symbolism, and a fascinating psychological underplay afoot between his two characters. It begins with the girl 's comment about a line of white hills seen in the distance, which she compares to white elephants. The man responds with the comment "I 've never seen one." The symbolism of a white elephant is widely known as something very large or apparent that no one wishes to acknowledge or speak of in American society. It is an

difficult decisions that have to be made. Some people are able to decide certain, crucial things, without feeling pressure or any stress. However, there are some people who are very indecisive and very hesitant to make difficult decisions. Hills Like White Elephants, by Ernest Hemingway is a story about a distant couple struggling to make a demanding, challenging agreement about an operation that needs to be done. Identified only as the girl/Jig and the American, the couple sit down at a bar and try a new

A Life or Death Decision How difficult is it to make a decision that could potentially ruin one’s life? Ernest Hemingway’s explores this question in his short story, “Hills Like White Elephants.” The story is a concise conversation between an “American man” and a girl. The names of the characters as well as their relationship status remain unknown. For the entirety of the short story, the characters sit in a train station perturbed about making a decision on a potential operation of the girl. The