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The most important being in your story is the main character -- it doesn't have to be a human!
characterization
The theme of the story Hills Like White Elephants is thedifference between talking and communicating.
The theme of the story Hills Like White Elephants is the difference between talking and communicating. The story consists of a conversation between a man and a woman.
In "Hills Like White Elephants," the white elephant symbolizes a burdensome or unwanted issue that the characters are grappling with. The hills that look like white elephants also represent the looming presence of this issue that cannot be ignored. Overall, the story captures the sense of unease and tension between the characters as they try to navigate a difficult decision.
The antagonist in the Hills Like White Elephants has to oppose the Protagonist, who is Jig. Thus, the antagonist has to be the American, who is ,throughout the entire story, against Jig in a very subtle yet decisive way. Hope this helps!
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The main characters in "Hills Like White Elephants" are an American man and a young woman named Jig. The author, Ernest Hemingway, does not explicitly sympathize with either character, leaving the reader to interpret the story and the characters' motivations for themselves.
First of all, the definition of protagonist is the character which moves the story forward and is commonly the "good guy." So, the American man of "Hills Like White Elephants" is the protagonist because he is the one that is mostly moving the story forward. The woman does nothing in the way of progressing the story. So though the man does little, he is the only one of the 2 that actually makes an attempt at progressing the plot.
shes pregnant and he doesnt want it
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The theme in "Hills Like White Elephants" explores the complexity of communication in relationships, particularly concerning difficult decisions and unspoken emotions. The story delves into the theme of the power dynamics between the man and the woman as they navigate a crucial decision about their future together. Ultimately, the theme highlights the importance of understanding and empathy in intimate relationships.
In "Hills Like White Elephants," Ernest Hemingway intentionally leaves the man unnamed to emphasize his role as a generic figure representing a larger societal issue or archetype rather than an individual. This lack of identity adds complexity to his character as he embodies the thematic tension and conflict in the story without being fully developed as a person.
Hemmingway leaves the short story open ended so the reader can decide if Jig has the abortion or if she doesn't.