Hemingway And Alcohol
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An Analysis of the Presence of Alcohol in Ernest Hemingway’s Short Stories
Alcohol and Desperation: An Analysis of the Presence of Alcohol in Ernest Hemingway’s Short Stories
Throughout the short stories of Ernest Hemingway, alcohol inevitably lends its company to situations in which d ....
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.... The fear does not necessarily stem from commonly expected sources, such as “the unknown,” but rather, it seems to grow from a fear of failure, a fear of being unable to fulfill potential. A number of stories and vignettes from In Our Time reflect these trepidations, and throughout, the presence of alcohol surfaces as a reminder of the desperation felt by the characters as they confront or avoid the circumstances surrounding their fears. It should be clarified, however, that & ....
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