"Hills Like White Elephants"

"Hills Like White Elephants" is a short story by Ernest Hemingway that explores a couple's tense conversation while waiting for a train in Spain. The story subtly addresses themes of communication, choice, and the implications of a potential abortion. The title symbolizes the couple's contrasting perspectives on life and choice—while one views the hills as beautiful, the other sees them as burdensome. Through understated dialogue and imagery, Hemingway highlights the emotional disconnect between the characters, revealing the complexities of relationships and the struggles of making significant decisions.