Monday, 18 April 2016

Do the hills in the story have any symbolic significance?

Ollie Kertzmann, M.A.

In "," the hills are symbolic of the relationship between the couple as well
as the couple's unborn child.

When the woman comments that the hills near the
station where they are waiting for a train look like white elephants, she is met with sarcasm
and discontent from the man she is traveling with. He is distracted and short with
her.

It becomes clear that he wants her to get an abortion. She comments on
their life together, saying, "That's all we do, isn't itlook at things and try new
drinks?" She is looking for something novel because her life feels as barren
as...

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