Symbolisim in "Hills Like WHite Elephants" written by Ernest Hemingway

Unwanted Gift The story "Hills Like White Elephants" written by Ernest Hemingway tells of a dysfunctional couple on the verge of making a life altering decision. Hemingway provides no direct insight about the character's circumstances; only through the use of symbolism within their dialogue is the true meaning portrayed. There is a theme of arrogance and irresponsibility present throughout the duration of the story. The setting is crucial for the reader to be able to …

…but seems primarily based on what the American thinks she should do. She is unable to overcome her childish ways and cannot honestly express her true feelings towards abortion. Throughout the story she is more outspoken about losing the American then the life of her unborn child. Works Cited: Hemingway, Ernest. "Hills Like White Elephants". The Norton Introduction to Literature. shorter eight edition. Ed. Peter Simon. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2001. 75-78.