LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS
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The Old Man and the Sea
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Farewell to Arms
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Young contends that “Despite a lot of fun The Sun Also Rises is still Hemingway‟s Wasteland, and Jake is Hemingway‟s Fisherking”. He was articulating, what has become a familiar-and in some quarters at least-an orthodox reading of the novel.
Detailed explanation-2: -The influential American literary icon became known for his straightforward prose and use of understatement. Hemingway, who tackled topics such as bullfighting and war in his work, also became famous for his own macho, hard-drinking persona.
Detailed explanation-3: -He served in the military for most of his life and enjoyed drinking and reflected these characteristics onto his characters. Therefore, common themes in his works include heroic fatalism and disillusionment after warfare, and common motifs include excessive drinking and ideal masculinity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Among many great American writers, Hemingway’ is famous for his objective and terse prose style.