... an Unwanted Gift. This title is the first example of the many forms of symbolism used throughout Hills Like White Elephants. On the first read through, it would be difficult to pick up on the various symbols Hemmingway uses. After two or three days with Hills Like White Elephants, one becomes ... after the original white elephant discussion, which is the first time the companions start to snap at each other. The couple then discusses the drink and decides on a water chaser. The second time alcohol is brought up is again after a comment about white elephants. Jig is retracting her stateme...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... others to make these difficult decisions for us. In this short story, "Hills like White Elephants", Hemingway relies on the use of symbolism throughout the story to describe a very complex issue that has encountered Jig and The American, the main characters in the story. Though the text can leave many unanswered questions, the dialogue is very detailed in trying to ... is unable to make the decision. An important factor in this story is how the author uses two specific symbols to portray the couple's indecisiveness, the two railroad tracks and the alcohol consumption. "The station was b...

• Word Count: 814
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate