Analysis of a Short Story Ernest Hemingways Hills

• Hemingway, Ernest. “Hills Like White Elephants. ” Transition. August 1927. 229232. PDF

• Literature Can Be Intriguing • Literature Can Teach Us Things About Our

�Keach, Stacy. Ernest Hemingway. “Hills Like White Elephants. "Simon and Schuster Audio. New York

• One of themes used in Ernest Hemingway’s Hills Like White Elephants is

Hills Like White Elephants Plot � A carefree couple haphazardly discusses over drinks whether

Hills Like White Elephants Setting �Time Period � 1927 �Country �Madrid Spain �Time To

Hills Like White Elephants Point of View �Objective Dramatic �Told in Third Person �Reveals

• The American • Older Man • Controlling • Manipulative • Selfish •

• Jig • Younger Female • Unsure of Herself and Her Relationship •

• The Relationship • Carefree • Not Married • Not Committed to Each

• Diction • Simple Uncomplicated Vocabulary • Syntax • Short Minimalist Sentences •

• Imagery • The Two Sides of the Train Station • The Luggage

• Talking Vs. Communicating • Drinking • Choices Influencing Life Good or Bad

• • • The American Jig/The Girl Train Rails Two Sides of Train

• Verbal Irony • The American • The Girl/Jig Irony: Revealed

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Analysis of a Short Story: Ernest Hemingway’s Hills Like White Elephants: Talking Versus Communicating Nichelle Puder

• Hemingway, Ernest. “Hills Like White Elephants. ” Transition. August 1927. 229232. PDF file. • Keach, Stacy. Ernest Hemingway. “Hills Like White Elephants. ” Simon and Schuster Audio. New York City. 19 December 2003. Audible download. Works Cited: Primary Sources

• Literature Can Be Intriguing • Literature Can Teach Us Things About Our Everyday Lives • Language and Communication Must Be Paid Attention To Carefully • Read the Fine Print and Pay Attention to Details • Analyze Instructor Objectives

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�Keach, Stacy. Ernest Hemingway. “Hills Like White Elephants. "Simon and Schuster Audio. New York City. 19 December 2003. Audible download. Audio

Talking VS Communicating

• One of themes used in Ernest Hemingway’s Hills Like White Elephants is Talking vs. Communicating. • Pay careful attention to: • The dialogue between the two characters in the story? • During what parts of their conversation is theme revealed? Springboard for Discussion

Talking vs. Communicating

Other Ideas

Hills Like White Elephants Plot � A carefree couple haphazardly discusses over drinks whether or not the female should have an abortion. � Conflict �Internal and External (The Operation) �Protagonist – Jig �Antagonist – The American

Hills Like White Elephants Setting �Time Period � 1927 �Country �Madrid Spain �Time To Discuss and Make a Vital Life Decision � 40 Minutes

Hills Like White Elephants Point of View �Objective Dramatic �Told in Third Person �Reveals Characters Actions �Does Not Reveal Characters Thoughts

• The American • Older Man • Controlling • Manipulative • Selfish • Static and Stock Characters: Revealed

• Jig • Younger Female • Unsure of Herself and Her Relationship • Low Self Esteem • Childlike • Eager to Please • Dependent • Nervous • Static Characters: Revealed

Characters: Text Evidence

• The Relationship • Carefree • Not Married • Not Committed to Each Other • Lifestyle • Leisure The Relationship: Revealed

• Diction • Simple Uncomplicated Vocabulary • Syntax • Short Minimalist Sentences • Clear, Easy, Concise Style: Revealed

• Imagery • The Two Sides of the Train Station • The Luggage • Jig’s Conversation About White Elephants • Tone • Nonchalant • Harsh/Bitter • Serious Style: Revealed

• Talking Vs. Communicating • Drinking • Choices Influencing Life Good or Bad Themes: Revealed

• • • The American Jig/The Girl Train Rails Two Sides of Train Cloud White Elephant Hills Drinking Bead Curtain Symbolism: Revealed

• Verbal Irony • The American • The Girl/Jig Irony: Revealed

Final Thoughts