English 11-Short Stories

 

“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway

 

 

1.     Read the story first for pleasure.

2.     Your second reading should be an investigation to see what is going on. It is rich with symbolism, so take notes and pay attention to details such as the dry hills, the bead curtain, and the station.

3.     Draw and label a picture or diagram of the setting. Where is everything? Get a layout of the land.

4.    Write a one-paragraph literary analysis. Put your thoughts to paper. Plan your writing and start with an outline. It should include:

 

·      A solid introduction (author’s name, the title of the story, and a topic sentence)

·      Three main points with supporting details (quotes)

·      A solid concluding statement (three to four sentences)

 

Need help…Start with something like this:

     In Hemingway’s short story “Hills Like White Elephants,” the author uses setting, imagery, and theme to create a story with deep meaning.

 

Hand in outline (5), setting illustration (10), and paragraph (15).