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Discussion board #1:
Introduction
In the Foster readings this week, he spends a great deal of time talking about sex, sexual symbols, and what sex symbolizes. In Hills Like White Elephants, we have the aftermath of a sexual act: an unwanted pregnancy. The abortion has not yet taken place. We have no guarantees that it will, despite any agreements struck during the conversation weve been permitted to overhear. In this discussion, we will consider the relationship of the characters and their plan.
Initial Post Instructions
Using examples from the story, analyze to what extent does this discussion and the characters individual reactions to their current predicament symbolize their entire relationship. What conclusions does Hemingway lead us to draw about their personalities? Is this couple going to stay together? Will the man only stay with Jig if she has the abortion? If thats the case, are they in love?
Discussion Board #2:
Introduction
Though we hear a bit about the relationships of the four main characters in Carvers What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, for the most part, we are presented with a dinner party where the gin has been flowing and the storytelling has begun. Given the topic of the week and the topic at Carvers dinner table, how does Carver use the stories his characters tell to demonstrate to us what they actually think about love?
Initial Post Instructions
Select at least one of the characters and the story he or she has selected to tell. Does the story contain their philosophy of love? Does it divulge the storytelling characters personality?
Consider the characters at the table who are listening to these tales. Does your opinion of Mel and your assumption of his philosophy of love change due to the stories he is subjected to this drunken night?
