Journal 10

"Hills Like White Elephants" is a extremely interesting story of dialogue that takes some deep thinking to understand what's going on. The story takes place somewhere in Spain at a train station. The man, which I think is older, is very relaxed in the things he says. However, the woman, which I think is younger than the man, is nervous about something that is about to happen. They both are waiting for a train to Madrid and while they are waiting, they are constantly drinking beer. I can tell this passage is written by Hemingway because I have a biography of him and he was a hardcore alcoholic. Hemingway gives certain clues to hint that the girl might be having an operation, but she is extremely nervous to do so. The man doesn't care if she goes through it or not, he is just trying to be as supportive as possible. In the end, the girl says she will go through with operation. An abortion?