The Nick Adams Stories: The End of Something

Ernest Hemingway's string of events featured in "The End of Something" will be foreshadowed, with focus primarily on the relationship between Nick Adams and his love, Marjorie. There are many facets of "The End of Something" which may be easily seen as foreshadowing. They are most commonly found when investigating the opposition of Nick's fear of commitment and Marjorie's desperate love. I will describe those events of the story which are easily predictable, and those …

…No." (Hemingway 204) and the deal is sealed. Ernest Hemingway continues to prove exceptionally successful in creating suspense by way of foreshadowing. His subtle ties between trivial events and dramatic scenes spark a intense interest in us and captivate our attention to yearn for more. Particularly in "The End of Something," Hemingway's clever detail and eye for the imaginative take a prominent, and sometimes unpredictable importance in the story which enthralls our mind, soul, and heart.