... 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 ... ...

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• 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