George Orwell, the narrator, describes his experience when he was called upon by the public to shoot an elephant that was very aggressive. During this time, he was young and had little experience. He was working in Burma as a police officer where he was stationed in order to protect...

IntroductionIn “Hills Like White Elephants,” Hemingway presents more than one conflict reflecting traditions. The central couple, for example, are Americans in a Spanish setting, which requires more of an effort to communicate than it goes to actual conflict. More importantly, however, it is the interaction between the man and woman...

The life and works of Ernest Hemingway have fascinated, inspired, and confounded writers, scholars, and students in the 56 years since his death. Although his prose may strike readers as simplistic on the surface, they reveal treasure troves of stylistic genius, Romantic influence, sophisticated – if problematic – social and...

Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” allows the reader to work through a difficult scenario alongside with the characters without having to project a specific stand on the issue. This is achieved through the use of numerous literary elements whereas the author never specifically tells the reader how to feel,...

The main characters in the story are the girl, Jig, and the American man, who remains nameless. It is not clear if Jig is her actual name, or the name that the American calls her. Their main literary conflict is left unstated, but their conflict is man versus woman. Jig’s...