Analysis Of The Sun Also Rises By Ernest Hemingway

Victoria Cervantes
Mr. Auth
A.P. Literature
May 21, 2014
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Step 1: Definitions of terms and concepts
1. Vacuous- “having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless”
2. Benevolent- “Well meaning and kindly”
3. Revere- “feel deep respect or admiration for (something)”
4. Obscure- “not discovered or known about; uncertain”
5. Cease-”bring or come to an end”
6. Austere- “severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance”
7. Expedient- “(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral”
8. Defer- “put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.”
9. Engender- “cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)”
10. Defer- “put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone”
11. Sardonic- “grimly mocking or cynical.”
12. Athwart- “from side to side of; across.”
13. Gaunt- “(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age..”
14. Brusque- “abrupt or offhand in speech or manner”
15. Meretricious- “apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity”

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Step 2: Setting
The story begins with Lena Grove traveling to find the man who impregnated her, though the story primarily takes place in Jefferson, Mississippi. An exact time period is not given, although we can make an educated guess that it occurs sometime in the 1920s, we know this due to the fact that is takes place during the Prohibition period. This particular setting is important to the character because it taints the way that Joe Christmas is viewed. The time and place is extremely important because of the history that occurred during this time.
Step 3: Plot and Structure
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...icular choice for this writing style.
Do any of the characters relate to yourself or do any of the events resemble any of the ones that happened in your life?
The scenes in the novel can get rather morbid from time to time. I wonder if these were cause by events that Faulkner had gone through himself or if it was something from his own imagination.
Step 9: Evaluation
I did not enjoy this novel as much as the others I have read. I believed it to be a bit confusing with the flashbacks and narration, although it was very well written. If I were to read this again then the whole story would probably become more clear to be, but due to the fact that this book was not my favorite I will probably be unmotivated to do so. The novel is offense in the way that is is really racist and violent. Readers must keep in mind the nature of the book and when it was written.