29 pages • 58 minutes read
The Killers
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1927
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Essay Topics
1.
Discuss the cultural and historical context of “The Killers”: What social commentary does Hemingway make on American society in the 1920s?
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Discuss the role of passivity and activity in the story. How do different characters embody these contrasting approaches to life’s challenges?
3.
Compare and contrast the characters of Nick and Ole in the context of their responses to danger and adversity.
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