https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l en-us 2017-01-04 13:45:38 UTC 2017-01-04 20:12:57 UTC hello@padlet.com satchel_calhoon https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145365881 In "Hills Like White Elephants", the dialogue is indicative of the characters' struggle to communicate clearly with each other. Through an existentialist filter, we can clearly see the lack of adequate communication but we also see the condition of their relationship as they consider an abortion. Even though they are facing a controversial situation together, somehow they can't connect as a couple and come to a decision. An idea of existentialism is that no decision is without any negative consequences. This can be seen in their struggle with making he decision to abort. They both want different things which might lead to them splitting up but if they choose to abort the baby then they might get their old lifestyle back but if they don't then they will be forced to settle down and there is a chance that the unnamed man will leave her to continue to live his life as an aimless traveler.]]> 2017-01-04 19:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145365881 christian_menezes https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145365930 The short story "Hills like White Elephants" is about a couple and their struggle with decision making. The story is basically entirely dialogue, which is confusing to understand at first but we learn their discussion is about abortion towards the end. When looking at this story through a existentialist lens we realize that the decision they make will have a major effect on their lives. A major component of existentialism is that the choices we make affect our lives, sometimes in a negative way and there's no way of changing or altering that decision. Therefore this decision requires much thought because the decision will change their lives forever.]]> 2017-01-04 19:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145365930 alfred_fuentes https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366096 In the story "Hills Like White Elephants" many aspects of exitentialism are present throughout the story. The fact that the story is mostly told through dialogue aids the fact that the two protagonists do not truly understand what the other wants. In other words, although they may be speaking to one another, neither of them can create their emotions and thoughts into a form that the other can understand.]]> 2017-01-04 19:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366096 jorge_delalamo https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366113 In Hills Like White Elephants we witness a couple fundamentally fail to communicate their thoughts to eachother. This problem encompasses the critical perspective of existentialism and looking at it through this lense can provide us some insight.]]> 2017-01-04 19:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366113 aimee_barrera https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366134 In Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants", the audience is presented with a couple facing a life changing event. Focusing on their future, the couple contemplates how they will adjust to this condition and the possible negative outcomes their decision will create, an idea presented through an existentialist perspective. However, their lack of communication drives them further apart from understanding what the other truly wants, creating a misunderstanding of what they want their future to look like. ]]> 2017-01-04 19:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366134 avery_horton https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366154 In “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway discusses the touchy subject of abortion. Looking through the lens of existentialism we can see that the characters aren’t capable of understanding each other. He shows us that communication truly is inferior and that no one can understand one another with only words. Even though communication seems inferior, it’s still a key factor in everyday life. Both characters don’t seem to understand what the other wants because of their lack of communication.]]> 2017-01-04 19:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366154 marisa_guerra https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366186 In Ernest Hemingway's story ‘Hills Like White Elephants’, the critical theory of existentialism is introduced in the couples inability to communicate. On the topic of abortion, neither of them can fully understand what the other wants in terms of keeping the child which creates tension in the relationship and quick responses out of boredom and lack of understanding. The author introduces the parallel train tracks which can act as a symbol of their lack of uniting ideas again tracing back to communication being an issue when speaking about the abortion.  One of the main ideas in existentialism is that language acts as a barrier for our understanding, therefore we are not able to completely understand each other and our emotions; though this is true, we are able to transcend this inability through art, religion and love. With assumptions in mind, their romantic relationship couldn’t exist without love, therefore their communication isn’t completely unbearable.]]> 2017-01-04 19:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366186 adam_gurwitz https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366209 In the short story "Hills Like White Elephants," Ernest Hemingway discusses the choice of a man and a women regarding a massive decision they need to make about keeping or aborting their child. By looking at this story through an existentialist point of view we can see that this story deals with the existential rules of choice, free will, actions and consequences, and responsibility for these actions. Throughout this story we learn of these 2 characters through their conversation and we also learn much about existentialisms beliefs including words not being able to communicate ideas properly and, in the case of these 2, love transcending this shortcoming and allowing for a more understanding discussion. ]]> 2017-01-04 19:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366209 virzhiniya_ruseva https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366219 Looking at "Hills Like White Elephants" by Hemingway through an existentialist perspective shows that life is constantly changing and that freedoms come with consequences. According to the principles of existentialism the characters must follow through with their deicisons to abort. It is clear that this decision is causing stress and pressure to the relationship of the two characters. They are unable to find a favorable solution for both of them, because they want different things. The couple has a problem communicating and both do not want to admit what they really want for the sake of their relationship. ]]> 2017-01-04 19:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366219 bailey_powell https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366533 From the existentialist point of view, in the story "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway, Hemingway uses dialogue to show the lack of communication between a man and woman and their frustration in not understanding one another. By looking at the couple's struggle in communicating, Hemingway reveals the idea that people are incapable of communicating with one another because they lack the ability to share their true thoughts and feelings within a conversation, which can cause confusion and frustration. ]]> 2017-01-04 19:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366533 lillian_linker https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366558 In "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway, two nameless characters discuss the possibility of having an abortion, along with the consequences that may follow. When analyzing this short story using an existentialist perspective, it becomes apparent that the couple has different ideas of the ultimate outcome, as well as an inability to communicate with eachother. Throughout the story, the man is pondering over the ideal conditions that would follow an abortion, while the girl is considering the negative consequences that would come with having one, as well as their obligation to follow through with whatever decision they choose to make. ]]> 2017-01-04 19:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366558 chase_wilkerson https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366663 In "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway, the main characters, a nameless couple, spends the duration of the story talking about the option to make an unsaid decision or not. Although the reader doesn't know what the characters are talking about, it becomes clear what they are talking about: an abortion. When analyzing this story through an existentialist lens, it is revealed that although some decisions aren't always what we hope, in order to truly transcend the meaning of life, one must accept the duties thrust upon you and take responsibility for your actions]]> 2017-01-04 19:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366663 li_lian_starns1 https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366672 In Ernest Hemmingway's short story, Hills Like White Elephants, a couple's discussion is presented through very vague and limited dialogue. The couple bounces around the idea of an abortion, however, neither one can adequately express what they want. Throughout the story, the theme of how communication is key is presented, however, during their discussion nothing is really being "said". Through an existentialist perspective, the lack of understanding creates the decision to be stressful for the both of them. In this story, there is not a choice where there is no negative consequence and only the woman seems to have an understanding of this. The man implied that once they follow through with the abortion, their lives will be the same it once was. However much understanding of the consequences the woman had, she was willing to give up what she wanted for the man she loved. Although their inability to communicate, both were willing to hold off what they personally preferred ]]> 2017-01-04 19:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366672 abigayle_hughes https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366680  In the short story Hills Like White Elephants, author Ernest Hemingway portrays a detailed conversation between a man and woman discussing a possible abortion—although not explicitly mentioned in the story—and the implications of such a decision. The man favors aborting the unborn child, believing the procedure will bring their life back to a state of aimless traveling, while the woman conveys an opposing perspective, uncertain of how an abortion will rectify their relationship--yet each is unable to truly convey their conflicting desires to the other. Looking at this story through the lens of existentialism, the couple demonstrate the instinctual need for human interaction, yet their conversation displays the inherent inadequacy of language as a method of communication truly expressive of human emotions in addition to the impact of human decisions.]]> 2017-01-04 19:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145366680 robert_keh https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145367298 The story "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway is written about an "American" and a "girl" who drink and look at scenery while conversing about their relationship and their possible abortion. Aside from the simplicity of their discussion, the tone of the talking and the disagreement outlines the basis of an existentialism view. Thus, looking through an existentialism perspective, the whole conversation of the American and the girl highlights that because there are no universal guidelines in choices and of the inability for people to express their opinions, accurate and empathetic communication is difficult to achieve.]]> 2017-01-04 19:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145367298 tina_weis https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145368036 In Ernest Hemingway’s, “Hills Like White Elephants”, a man and a woman mundanely discuss a decision to be made in their life, in this case an abortion. Hemingway uses a neutral and yet inconclusive tone to represent the struggles life presents and the life altering consequences of decisions to ultimately present a theme of the inconsistency of life. From an existentialist perspective, Hemmingway uses ideas of decisions being with out consequence as well as the inability to communicate with those around us, as seen with the inconclusive conversations between the couple, and ultimately develops upon the fact that life’s plans are subject to change and only in authenticity can one understand the meaning of life. ]]> 2017-01-04 19:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145368036 grace_valdez https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145368421 In Ernest Hemingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants", an unknown couple discusses the possibility of having an abortion. Through the application of the existentialist critical theory, we can see the couple's inability to accurately convey their feelings in the excessive amount of curt dialogue within the story. The ideas of existentialism are further seen in ]]> 2017-01-04 19:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/deborah_livingston/o3wlctbuy27l/wish/145368421