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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 6 page paper posits that Hemingway
presents the character of Harold Kreb in Soldier's Home as a man in
conflict. He is torn between what he feels is right and what he
believes others either expect of him or how they perceive his actions.
This internal and external opposition makes for the central theme of the
story and is portrayed throughout in a number of different ways.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Page Count:
6 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_KTcthome.doc
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When the inner belief system and the experiences of the world are in conflict the person often is found to be in a state of confusion or ennui. "Deeply
held values--core values--anchor every literary characters (and individuals) view of the world and the self. When core values come under attack, a character feels a compelling conflict and seeks
to reduce the threat. ... Understanding core values is the key to understanding character, which, in turn, leads to understanding conflict, plot, and the underlying design of a narrative--especially a
subtle, conflict-driven narrative like Hemingways Soldiers Home" (Mckenna and Raabe 203). The idea of the core value is central to Mckenna and Raabes assessment of the short story.
They argue that the character of Harold Kreb is portrayed as an artisan whose core values have come into conflict with the need for embellishment in order to appear
important. They state: "Hemingways Soldiers Home is a remarkable illustration of the conflict and tension that result from the collision of different core values arising from contrasting temperaments" (203).
The conflict is centered on his inner need to find and exciting life and the actuality of his existence. "In the end Krebs cannot, must not, and will
not, be constrained by his parents domestically centered world. Krebs, for his part, has seen much more of the world--especially through the prism of his war experiences" (Mckenna and
Raabe 210). Thus, the conflict is one where Harolds inner values are opposed to the values of the world as presented by the choices his parents feel are appropriate
for him to pursue. Mckenna and Raabe use as an example of the conflict experienced by Kreb the difference in the lifestyle he adopts ones he returns home of sleeping
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