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Two Critical Analyses of Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants"
In "Hills Like White Elephants: The Jilting Of Jig," Nilofer Hashmi explores the many different layers of symbolism, the role of the American male, and the possible outcomes of the story. The use of symbolism is great in this story; therefore Hashmi uses the words of many critics to get through the various layers that the symbolism poses. Hashmi uses Doris Lanier's argument for support in his article. Lanier states, "everything in the story contributes in some way to the meaning" (Hashmi 74). Hashmi continues to state that the symbolism in the title might shed a light on the outcome of the story. Hashmi also makes a point to highlight the powerful role that the male is given in this story. He pays special attention to the dialogue between the American and Jig and the balance of power that is exposed. Hashmi concludes that as a reader one must see every object as symbolizing the greater theme of the story.......

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