During World War 1, many British soldiers experienced shell shock, also known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). "The syndrome became increasingly observed during the Civil War and World War I"…
Hemingway
As arguably one of the most influential writers of his time, Ernest Hemingway captured a unique writing style that was distinguishable, and responsible for his name being as credible as it is today. H…
The novel - A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway - showcases traditional gender roles - while still shining a light on the fact that everyone is human. The common male stereotypes of drinking hard a…
A great piece of writing isn't characterized by its lengthy prose or its elaborate phrases, and it doesn't depend on convoluted sentence structure and extravagant word choice to awe its audience. Rath…
Disappointment is an ever occurring reality that many people face each day. At some point, the hard work put into a project or situation will not go as planned. However disappointment does not mean de…
"A Big Two-Hearted River" follows a man named Nick Adams as he attempts to move past his wounds from the war. Nick is looking to get away from the emotional and mental wounds that fighting in the war …
The author uses symbolism in specific parts of the story to help the reader challenge their mind and create a picture. This means that any given object or thing could show a much greater picture. One …
Do you ever wonder what war truly does to a person? What all that death and destruction can do to a person's mind? Throughout several stories told of war, this question is explored. Two of these stori…
In Another Country by Ernest Hemingway is a unique story that gives you insight into Hemingway's everyday life. Due to a knee injury caused at war, he is in recovery at a hospital. Hemingway meets thr…
Life goes on, it doesn't stop for anybody. Some choose to sit and watch it go by, others live it to the fullest. In the process many die, leaving their remainders alone feeling empty. The loved ones l…