Manipulation of Syntax in Hills Like White Elephants, by Ernest Hemingw

Ernest Hemingway has a superbly unique style of writing in Hills Like White Elephants. His short, to the point syntax and sentence style plays a great role in helping readers understand the theme of this short news report. The review article M.A.K. Halliday observed, The story is frequently generated by the repetition of words, clauses, and groups of related words or ethical sets (Link, Alex). The first set of dialogue that can be pulled from this story is story is short and to the point. The American states, We can have the whole world. Jig replies with No, we cant (Hemingway, Ernest). The sentence length is very short, yet there is a secret meaning behind the small talk. Jig is referring to not having the fry. She can have everything, but her will to decide things. She cant have a baby due to unloving pressure from the American. It is in sync with the tone of the story perfectly. The tone is forward, direct, and shallow. That is exactly what happens in this dialogue. There is no emotion, just pure caustic remark on a huge topic. Abortion to this couple is nothing more then a qui...