1. Krebs in Soldiers Home by Hemingway
This hardening of bacon symbolizes how Krebs's heart has a also hardened after he had returned from the war. ... Therefore the aspect of time has been used an irony throughout the span of this story. ... These two years exposed Krebs to death, blood, war and darkness. ... This relates to a previous metaphor of bacon hardening which is compared to his heart hardening. ...
- Word Count: 823
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School