Why Does Jig Smile? Readings of "Hills Like White Elephants"

Journal article

Daniel Avitzour

Connotations: A Journal for Critical Debate, Vol.27, pp.48-77

2018

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Title: Why Does Jig Smile? Readings of "Hills Like White Elephants"
Author/Creator: Daniel Avitzour
Publication Details: Connotations: A Journal for Critical Debate, Vol.27, pp.48-77
Annotation: Research study on the perception and recognition of multiple interpretations of the story s ambiguous ending by first-time readers. Avitzour finds that ordinary readers exposed to scholarly opinion regarding the pregnancy and fate of the couple s relationship responded differently from those who interpreted the story s ending on their own. Offers a brief explanation for Jig s final smile, suggesting that she misled the man about being pregnant to test him and the strength of their relationship.
Academic Unit: Hemingway Bibliography
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
Record Identifier: 991015132229503691