Innehållsförteckning
1. Again, look at the opening paragraph. Is there anything that strikes you in particular when you read this?
2. The first conversation between N and M. Comment on it. P. 79.
3. What do we know of N and M?
4. When is the first time in the story that we explicitly know that something is wrong?
5. Nick says: "you know everything" to M. What is the point of that?
6. Nick says it is not "fun" any longer. What do you think he means?
7. Why does he not dare to look at her?
8. Why does she use the word "love", whereas he uses the word "it" to describe their relationship?
9. The ending, what do you make of that? Bill comes and what do we come to understand...?
10. Relate this story to "The Cat in the Rain".
11. Is the Iceberg theory also unfolded in this story?
12. What is the theme in this story?
13. Have can we describe the language? Hemingway has a very special language, a certain style. But how would you define it?
Utdrag
1. Again, look at the opening paragraph. Is there anything that strikes you in particular when you read this?
• The initial passage paints a vivid picture of the town's ambiance from yesteryears.
• It lays the emotional groundwork for the entire narrative.
Why do you think Hemingway begins this way?
• This ensures that the reader understands the town's narrative before delving into individual stories.
• Hemingway provides the essential details about the town, allowing us to visualize it in our minds.
What tone is he trying to set?
• He establishes the atmosphere in such a way that the reader senses the emptiness of the town.
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