A Clean, Well-Lighted Place

Since the first publications of literature hundreds of years ago people have been enthusiastically critiquing and summarizing literary works. These people try to reflect what message, theme, and point of views the author is trying to convey. Many stories are great tools to learn from. One story that is great to analyze is Hemmingway’s, “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.” One aspect that can be questioned is whether this story has a religious connection or whether …

…with images of hopelessness, and desperation. The contrasts between light and dark, youth and age are harsh and well defined, which give the reader an insite on religious representations. The presence of god in the soul leads one to the light. At the end of this story the reader is left with a sense of respect for his or her own successes and whether or not they’re lives are hopeless or led by fate.