Consequences A Very Short Story

In Hemingway’s “A Very Short Story,” there is a very specific idea presented. Hemingway, however, has a very unique way of portraying this point. His technique can almost be described as confusing. With his simple wording and his careless sentences, it is very easy for the reader to misinterpret or not understand the text. One must read the story very carefully, even numerous times, before understanding the reason of this tale. Though one may say Hemingway has many flaws in his writing, one sees he is still criticizing a very important issue through this story.

As the story opens, the reader learns that there is an affair between a nurse and her patient. The reader may come to this conclusion by a few lines at the beginning of the story. Hemingway notes, “Luz sat on the bed. She was cool and fresh in the hot night”(358). This clearly tells the reader that Luz was in the man’s bed, and it shows the passion that the man has for her. On the following page, Hemingway writes, “After he got on crutches he used to take the temperatures so Luz would not have to get up from the bed. As he walked back along the halls he thought of Luz in his bed”(359). This, also,

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One would suspect that he is terribly heart broken and devastated after hearing the news from his previous lover. Later, the two devise a plan to be together. His beloved, Luz, is not faithful to him. Hemingway describes a situation that not only presents the pleasurable portions of an affair that most people in society assume, but it also shows the unpleasant results that can come from such contraventions. The reader then finds out that the man has even more bad luck. They desperately want to be married, but due to certain circumstances are not able to. While he is there, however, some things do not go as he intended. Hemingway paints a picture of passion, desire, and infidelity through this short tale. There is a conflict in the story between two lovers who want to be married and the circumstances that come about and keep them apart.

The story ends shortly after this deplorable news. One can only make up a conclusion as to what he or she thinks the answers could be. She knew it was for the best”(359). On the contrary, if one were to look deeper into the story, he would find that the story has a main topic.

Though all information wanted is not given, Hemingway still presents a very important point.

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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)

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