... it can also destroy the emotions of innocent civilians. In his novel, A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway exhibits this destruction with the theme of love as a response to the horrors of war and the world. Hemingway repeatedly emphasizes the horrific devastation war has wrought on everyone involved. He begins with the opening account of cholera, which "in the end only seven thousand died of it in the army" (Hemingway 4). The use of the word "only" paints a picture of genuine horror. He makes ... time together" (Hemingway 311). This applies to the general atmosphere in the book. If ther...

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• Grade Level: High School

... believes that the faster the car is going, the higher the officer's rank is. Henry is just one of many soldiers that are in the same position having to deal with war. When winter approaches, the battles begin to die down. The town in which Henry lives is struck by cholera and thousands of soldiers die. The next chapter begins with Henry's unit leaving the town. They are now headed towards the town of Gorizia, which ... , although he is not religious, treats the priest well. The conversation ends with the men arguing over where Henry should take his leave of absence. When Henry returns fr...

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• Grade Level: High School

... believes that the faster the car is going, the higher the officer's rank is. Henry is just one of many soldiers that are in the same position having to deal with war. When winter approaches, the battles begin to die down. The town in which Henry lives is struck by cholera and thousands of soldiers die. The next chapter begins with Henry's unit leaving the town. They are now headed towards the town of Gorizia, which ... , although he is not religious, treats the priest well. The conversation ends with the men arguing over where Henry should take his leave of absence. When Henry returns fr...

• Word Count: 3891
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School