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This 3 page paper discusses the symbols used in Hills Like White Elephants. Also discussed are various literary devices such as narrative, theme and character. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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master of both the short story and the novel form, Hemingway is at his best in Hills Like White Elephants. Most notably, his use of the third person narrative compels
the reader to retain his/her objectivity in the scene which unfolds, but at the same time leaves the reader with a greater theme of loss of meaning (both on the
universal level and the personal level). NARRATIVE TECHNIQUE KEEPS READER FROM IDENTIFYING Typically, the use of third person narrative is the young writers best friend, granting a fairly large leeway
for inserting information. What Hemingway has done, however, is to allude to information which the two characters already possess and dont discuss. Thus, the two characters speak about the same
topic, but from different perspectives, using a type of language which makes perfect sense to them, but most likely not to anyone else.
However, the overall tone and mood of the piece alludes to the true object of the discussion. As the story unfolds, it is quite clear that they are speaking
about an abortion. The woman, who the reader only knows by the name of Jig is uncertain about the operation, and the man, whose name we never learn, is determined
to convince her that having the abortion is no big deal. PATTERN OF SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH MODERN WORLD It is an interesting fact
that the womans name is Jig. There can be thought to be several symbolic connotations in this name, primarily the contrast to the happy little dance called the Jig and
the fact that she is anything but happy. Also, there is the phrase, "The Jig is up" meaning that she is facing a turning point in her life and
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