Hemingway uses symbolism through alcohol, the hills, the white elephants, and the train station to develop the theme of the story. ... Hemingway uses the hills in this story to symbolize many things. ... In other words, "they have always been in the same place, and they will always be that way "(Edwards 1). ... They are traveling and there will be change. ... At the end of the story when the American picks up both his and the Jig's baggage and carries it out to the railroad tracks, the tension of the story is relieved. ...

• Word Count: 1455
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School