I enjoyed Hemmingway’s style of writing much more than Faulkner. I found myself understanding the text much more, even though some places still confused me. All in all, I loved “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”. There was definitely an interesting relationship between the man and his wife. At times, I could see that he cared for her, but I kept getting the feeling of resentment.
Part of me felt bad for the man. I got the feeling that he wasn’t happy with the outcome of his life and didn’t have the will to stay alive. Another part of me didn’t pity him; if he wasn’t happy, he should have made a change before it was too late. I think this short story is a great example of why people should live their lives to the fullest and not just settle.
It is obvious that the wife’s money got in the way of the man’s dreams. He wanted to accomplish something and become somebody. By settling and letting the wealth get in his way, he did the exact opposite of his dreams. As he dies, he realizes that he hasn’t made an impression on the world and has let his life pass him by.
I can finally say I have read something by Hemmingway, and I enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more of his work…..
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