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“A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway short blog post In “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway, the reader may look at the actions of the main character Frederic Henry as immoral. While I would agree that Henry’s actions are justifiably considered immoral, I believe that the environment that Henry is in is largelyContinue reading “Fredrick Henry’s Immoral Actions”

Throughout the book “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway, it is well known that Catherine and Frederic are in love. They may display it in different ways, but they are in love. Catherine displays it earlier on in the novel, with her every move being to serve and worship Frederic. Frederic, on the otherContinue reading “A Strange Love”

A Farewell to Arms is the first Hemingway book that I have read. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, and admittedly, I was a bit lost trying to comprehend what exactly I was reading during the first few chapters due to Hemingway’s unique, journalistic, emotionless style of writing. But after a while IContinue reading “Hemingway’s writing style”

History of War This Novel is heavily based on World War 1 or the First World War and I found this educational video to share with you. This video explains the history of the war, who took part in the war, the time length of the war, and many more concepts. Author Background Ernest HemingwayContinue reading “Introductory Blog”

This book has been hard for me to get into. I think it’s especially hard because I can’t really relate to the situation the characters are put into. Anyways, I really find the character Catherine Barkley to be interesting. The fact that she is so invested into Frederic Henry so fast kind of confused me.Continue reading “Deep Thoughts (practice blog)”

So far in A Farewell to Arms I have noticed that war has become normalized amongst the men that are fighting. Most of them joke around and drink while in the middle of the battle. Doctors seem relaxed and the only people that seem to be panicking are those that are missing limbs. Modern day,Continue reading “Lyke Farewell to Arms Short Blog”

Throughout what I have read so far, much of the novel has revolved around alcohol in some form. The majority of characters are constantly drinking, likely using it as a coping mechanism to escape from the war. No matter what a person’s occupation, it appears most have a drink within an arm’s length at allContinue reading “Vogel Farewell To Arms Practice Blog”

Resources for A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway This source shares Hemingway’s life including the early stages of his childhood, his military experience, his career in literature, and his legacy that influence writers today. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1954/hemingway/speech/ In 1954 Hemingway received a Nobel Prize in Literature. This source contains the script of Hemingway’s speech that wasContinue reading “Short Blog Post Practice”

“ ‘I’d rather wait,’ I said. ‘There are much worse wounded than me. I’m all right.’ ” (50) In “A Farewell to Arms”, Ernest Hemingway illustrates Fredrick Henry as an emotionless man that does not focus on the deeper aspects of life. While talking with the priest, Henry states that he has never loved anyoneContinue reading “Short Blog Post Practice”

 Military victory is oftentimes portrayed as something that is obtained purely through skill. It is seen as a chance to win glory and honor in battle. However, in A Farewell to Arms, whether somebody lives or dies in war is portrayed as a random and indiscriminate event. Many of the deaths in World War 1Continue reading “Practice Blog”