A Farewell To Arms is a classic

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Although the book, A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway was not the type of book that had an exciting page-turning story, it can nevertheless be called a classic. A classic has been defined as "a book that lasts through generations because of its universality of theme, ageless symbolism, word choice and the ordering of detail." This book has a universal theme, several ageless symbols, and a classic style that is as easily read today as

Although there were several themes in this book, a major theme seemed to

dominate the story. This theme is the importance of love and loss in a malefemale relationship. These two lovers were so absorbed in each other that they needed no one else in their life. "'Wouldn't you like to go on a trip somewhere by yourself, darling, and be with men and ski?' 'No. Why should I?' 'I should think sometimes you would want to see other people besides me.' 'Do you want to see other people?' 'No.' 'Neither do I.'" p.297. This conversation shows that Catherine loves him so much that she is willing

to be alone just so he can be happy. At the same time, Mr. Henry would probably like to go skiing but would never dream of leaving Catherine alone. Death wins out over lov

The most profound aspect of this book would be its ageless symbolism. The free-living, heavy-drinking life that Catherine and Mr. Henery shared could be compared to the heavy investing, speculating and consequence-free life of the 20's. The product that came from Catherine and Mr. Henry's lifestyle was a dead child. The result of the over- investing of the 20's was the great depression. So the baby symbolizes the depression. Another point to consider was that Mr. Henry was a deserter. He left the army to be with Catherine. Desertion was illegal and he paid for it by loosing that which he loved the most, Catherine. Rain was connected with pain or grief. He drank to dull

e. "'It is very dangerous.' The nurse went into the room and shut the door. I sat outside in the hall. Everything was gone inside of me. I did not think. I could no think. I knew she was going to die and I prayed that she would not. Don't let her die. Oh, God, please don't let her die. I'll do anything for you if you won't let her die..." p.330. Hemingway

to heartache. Life is nothing but a game to these characters, until the reality finally smacks them in the face. Hemingway's simple and straight-forward dialogue and story line makes this an easy to read and understandable ageless story.

went on for an entire paragraph of him pleading with God. This is how he is able to show that Mr. Henry loves her more than anything, more than life its self. In a way, I think that they loved each other too much. They did not go out often or do anything that was with other people. They were always together. This is an unhealthy life style. They were creating their own fortress and isolating themselves from the world. '"My life used to be

The word choice and ordering of detail of this book also leads one to believe that they are reading a classic. Hemingway's style is one of simple, straightforward dialogue

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Approximate Word count = 1285
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)

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