HEMINGWAY & STYLE. Critically read the short Hemingway story “Three Shots” With a partner at your new table group, answer the questions As partners, try.

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HEMINGWAY & STYLE

Critically read the short Hemingway story “Three Shots” With a partner at your new table group, answer the questions As partners, try to answer: What do you think Hemingway is trying to do with this story?

Discussion Questions How is this story an example of modernism ? What differences and similarities do you see between Hemingway and Fitzgerald (think about their writing styles)? masculinity What do you think Hemingway thinks about masculinity? Independence Independence? Women Women?

Style Contributing Factors: Types of adjectives and adverbs (simple or complex) Clause length Sentence length Paragraph length Use of dialogue Use of vernacular Choice of punctuation Why does style matter? How does Hemingway’s style affect the mood of “Three Shots”? How does Hemingway’s style shape the character development of Nick Adams?

Hemingway Served in WWI Moved to Paris Known for his style of writing: a break in traditional narrative Sparse, deliberate choices to break from flowery language of the past Left out essential information of the story in the belief that omission can sometimes strengthen the plot of the novel Major Themes: Love, war, wilderness, loss

Hemingway’s Style: Iceberg Theory The Iceberg Theory (Theory of Omission) is the characteristic writing style of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway chooses to give very little context or interpretation in his stories. His style is minimalistic and focuses on surface elements without specifically explaining underlying themes. implicitly. Hemingway believed the deeper meaning of a story should not be evident on the surface, but should shine through implicitly. You start with the tip of the iceberg, but there is much more complexity and meaning beneath the surface. You start with the tip of the iceberg, but there is much more complexity and meaning beneath the surface. Critics argue that this Iceberg writing style functioned to distance Hemingway from his characters.

What would Hemingway say? Why did the chicken cross the road? To die. In the rain.

Six Word Stories For sale: baby shoes, never worn. What does this story reveal to the reader? How does Hemingway manage to tell us an entire story in just a few words?

Homework: Create your own six word story! In the spirit of Hemingway, you are going to create your very own six word story. Be creative & have fun! Due tomorrow, 15 points 10 pts for your six word story (Make it pretty! They will be on display!) 5 pts for creativity and presentation (Make it pretty! They will be on display!)