... and bits of narrative on their own. Plenty of clues are provided while deliberately withholding key details. Readers never learn the name or occupation of the male protagonist. There are no physical descriptions of the couple. The facts of their dilemma must be pieced together from their disjointed conversation. Hemingway uses many symbols ... within this story that give the readers the freedom to decide what he is trying to symbolize and his frequent hints provide the readers with insight as to what he is trying to ... as many meanings such as Jigs ability to find hope in her situation...

• Word Count: 1455
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... 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...

• Word Count: 1509
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... as the relationship between man and woman develop throughout the story. Hemingway also exhibits various examples of symbolism including the attention to detail description of the scenery surrounding the station, the white hills in the background, and the train station itself. Evidently, Hemingway refuses to provide any minor details in his work, and instead presents the reader minor clues and symbols to help establish a more in ... depth understanding and profound meaning. A distinct and perhaps the most obvious ongoing theme ... ...

• Word Count: 1134
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... 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