Due to their separation in age and experience, the lack of conversation seems to be intensified. First Hemmingway refers to them as the American and the girl. By doing this, Hemmingway creates certain characteristics for each. The American is superior because he is the older of the two. Not only is he older, but he is more experienced also. The fact that he speaks Spanish shows that he has t

er question, the girl shows that she is truly interested in correcting the problems within their relationship; however, the man is considered with his own feelings and neglects those of the poor girl. The American makes it seem like he is not pressuring her into a decision by stating, "But I don't want you to do it if you don't really want to." Although the man may seem sincere, he precedes every similar statement with a subtle persuasion, "I think it's the best thing to do." Her childish nature causes her to be unable to disagree with the American. When the man speaks to her, the girl focuses on other things such as the legs of the table and the hills and so fourth. She is unconfrontational; therefore, it is difficult for her to tell him that she wants to keep the baby.

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Although the two are a couple, they need alcohol to have a conversation. The alcohol plays two roles. One it allows them to focus on something else, which is the

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Approximate Word count = 688
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)