Patriarchy and Inequality in Hills Like White Elephants
Words: 896 Pages: 3 12177Gender roles clash beneath Spanish skies as Hemingway exposes how patriarchal pressure shapes the destiny of two lives over afternoon drinks. Set against a seemingly mundane backdrop, the narrative unfolds an intense conversation between a man and a woman grappling with a life-altering decision: whether or not to proceed with an abortion. Through the subtle interplay of dialogue and symbolism, Hemingway crafts a narrative that challenges the societal norms of his time, presenting a woman who ultimately asserts her own […]