Christopher Jerde
Hemingway's "" is quite an elusive and challenging story; however, arguments
can be made about the American's intentions. it's just a matter of reading between the lines. In
stories as in real life, people do not always say what they mean. Conversations can be packed
with subtext, themes and feelings unsaid.
There may not be any lines spelling
out the American's selfishness, but when one examines his behavior regarding Jig's pregnancy,
this argument can be made. Jig mentions that all they do is travel and try new drinks,
suggesting their relationship is becoming shallow and dull. She is reluctant to have an abortion
because perhaps a part of her does want to have a baby and for their relationship to get
serious.
The American's evasive manner and insistence on going back to the
way things were suggest he is only acting in his own interests. He does not care about what Jig
really wants and it could be said he is trying to convince her that deep down she
agrees...
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