Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Imbalance of the Relationships in Hills like White...

Love in relationships intertwines two souls, two minds, and two bodies. It can grow and decay. It can be utterly selfish and entirely selfless. It is a silent agreement and a disruptive debate. It is both a question and an answer. It is a translucent dance between two imperfect beings, with melded minds and synced steps, to a melody of life. The slipups disrupt the chain of steps, and they can either learn and grow, or collapse and give up, or ignore it to where it is no longer a dance for two. In order for a relationship to flourish, it requires the right balance of guidance, communication, support and respect. The stories â€Å"Hills like White Elephants† by Ernest Hemingway and â€Å"Desiree’s Baby† by Kate Chopin, there are differences and similarities between the American and Armand, and Jig and Desiree; which, through the imbalance of influence, communication, and respect, it created instability in their relationships. When comparing the two men in the stories, the American and Armand, they both have many similarities. The two men’s names give them power and authority, which creates an imbalance of their relationships. â€Å"The American† is a foreigner and throughout the story in â€Å"Hills like White Elephants,† he is known as â€Å"the man† and his partner â€Å"the girl.† The author of the story has given a significant age difference between the couple. As being the man, it has given him power and authority, which outweighs the girl’s influence in their relationship. This gives the man a more

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