Hills Like White Elephants Analysis

     This was one of the stranger stoires I've had to read. I understand what the author was trying to tell us and all that, but I find the actual story somewhat....forgettable. I couldn't tell you what the characters said to each other, other than the quote: "the hills looks like white elephants, don't they," or something like that. Not to be rude, I just find this specific point of view less powerful than others. It's too abstract in my opinion.

       This story just didn't capture my attention. Usually, I save the reading until the very end of the day until I'm in bed. This wasn't an exception, of course-- I have a routine. Anyway, these stories that are assigned to us are (to me) easy to read and they do a good job at being at least a little interesting. This story, however, wasn't. I can imagine, though, that the author thought that this perspective was more creative and overall a bit more mysterious than others. Which it was. I just didn't find it entertaining.

        I hate to criticize any literary fiction because I don't want to seem like one of those people who have to be spoonfed all the details. Why else would I take AP Senior English? Regardless, I learned a lot from this work even though I didn't like it as much.