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A 4 page overview of the symbolism utilized in this short story. Ernest Hemingway is noted for his use of rich symbolism in much of his work. “Hills Like White Elephants” is particularly exemplary in this regard. Hemingway weaves together element of nature and those made by man to present a story which is rich in deep meaning, meaning replete with human emotion, controversy, and moral breaches. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ernest Hemingway is noted for his use of rich symbolism in much of his work. "Hills Like White Elephants" is particularly
exemplary in this regard. Hemingway weaves together element of nature and those made by man to present a story which is rich in deep meaning, meaning replete with human
emotion, controversy, and moral breaches. Many writers, in fact, have employed this technique in the past. What separates Hemingway from the masses in this regard, however, is his
impressive ability to blend symbolism and reality seamlessly into the story line. Hemingways masterful use of plot, setting and symbolism are equally important to the short storys success as
are the universal themes of love, sacrifice and patriarchal domination, themes which are more often than not represented in "Hills Like White Elephants" by an intricate interplay between natural and
man-made elements. Set in a railway station house in Spain, "Hills Like White Elephants" is a brief glimpse of such domination. The
story delves into the personal lives of an American man and his young female companion. Hemingway chooses to use the term "girl" in reference to this female, a choice
which would appear to indicate that she is somewhat younger than her companion yet Hemingway suggests at the same time that she is involved in an intimate relationship with him.
While Hemingway does not specify that the girl "Jig" is American, he alludes to the fact that she is not a native of Spain. The choice of the
commonly used term "Jig" for a name is suggestive of the fact that the girl has the capability of being quite flighty in her decisions. A "jig" after all
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