ENG112 Hills Like White Elephants and Good People Compare Contrast Essay
Subject
Writing
Course
ENG112 Writing and Research
Question Description
These two (2) short stories have significant similarities. They both center on young couple having a difficult conversation about the same subject and trying desperately to be heard/understood. However, you may notice some noteworthy differences in how the stories are told and how the conversation unfolds. For example, from whose point of view and perspective is Hemingway's story told? What about Wallace's? Which character do we seem set up to feel empathy for in both stories? How does point of view affect the message of the story? Compare and contrast the settings of the stories. How do the settings support the mood or message of the stories? Are the stories hopeful or do they evoke dread? You don't necessarily have to respond to each of these questions but consider them as you compare and contrast the stories.
Above all in your response, be specific. Do not vaguely or superficially allude to similarities or differences: explain your ideas as fully and precisely as possible. Read through the stories at least twice and select key quotes from the text to support your claims. Your discussion should explain what is significant about the ideas presented and does not leave the reader up to guessing why it’s important.