... theme in Hemingway's work is heroism. Most of his novels are not primarily studies of death or simply researches into the lost generation. They are essentially the portrayal of a hero, the man who by force of some extraordinary quality sets the standards for those around him. Hemingway has always kept four subjects in his mind when writing. These four subjects which have always ... says, "[M]an is not made for defeat....A man can be destroyed but not defeated" (103). Ernest Hemingway is a renowned American author of the Twentieth century who centers his novels on personal experiences a...

• Word Count: 2761
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School