1. Describe the marriage of the Macombers in Hemingway's short
... tries to push his problems far away from him. In the story the main charter's wife, Margot Macomber, is described as a "bitchy woman" and that's exactly what Hemingway thinks about woman. He things that all women are prostitutes and unfaithful to there husbands. In the beginning of the story, we learn that Francis ... has tried to shoot a lion but failed, running from the wounded animal in fear. Although Wilson assures Francis that this was a perfectly normal reaction for a ... conflict is not only between Margot and Francis, or between Francis and Wilson; it is between Francis Macomb...
- Word Count: 488
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School