For Whom the Bell Tolls

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a novel by Ernest Hemingway set during the Spanish Civil War. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human toll of conflict through the story of Robert Jordan, an American fighting alongside Spanish guerrillas. As he prepares to dynamite a bridge to hinder enemy advances, he reflects on mortality and interconnectedness, emphasizing that the suffering or death of one person affects everyone. The title, borrowed from John Donne, underscores the idea that no one is truly isolated—when one person suffers or dies, it impacts all of humanity.