Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Theme and Narrative Elements in the Short Story Essay - 1
Theme and Narrative Elements in the Short Story - Essay Example In examining Hemingwayââ¬â¢s short stories one notes their poignant and powerful literary quality. This essay examines Hemingwayââ¬â¢s short story Hills Like White Elephants, arguing that Hemingwayââ¬â¢s utilization of the literary devices of tone and style work together to advance the storyââ¬â¢s overarching narrative theme. Throughout Ernest Hemingwayââ¬â¢s short story Hills Like White Elephants there is a tone that is articulated that establishes and advances the narrative theme. While itââ¬â¢s difficult to specifically indicate what the central narrative or plot of the story is, as Hemingway purposely doesnââ¬â¢t reveal this core information, one can to a large extent surmise that the couple is speaking about a potential abortion. In establishing this plot and narrative elements Hemingway explores a number of tonal qualities. One of the most pervasive such element is the use of a slightly existential or nihilistic perspective on life and the coupleââ¬â¢s d ilemma. Early in the story Hemingway implements dialogue such as, ââ¬Å"I wanted to try this new drink: Thatââ¬â¢s all we do, isnââ¬â¢t it ââ¬â look at things and try new drinks?â⬠(Hemingway). Hemingway implements this dialogic perspective to establish the storyââ¬â¢s general tone of existential ennui. It also highlights the womanââ¬â¢s discontent with the general state of her existence and desire to potentially have the child.
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