What is the issue of abortion? to their lack of knowledge and awareness of the repercussions. Ernest Hemingway's Hills Like White Elephants highlights how one man perceived pregnancy and abortion and chose to handle the process in the 1930s. But in recent years, with increased sensitivity and negative stigma attached to abortion, it has now been taken more seriously by men as they have come to understand the significance of the procedure and its impact on their lives. When the reader is introduced to the male character "The American" he is depicted as an intelligent, well-traveled and independent man. Throughout the story the reader is able to determine his view on abortion through his language, behavior, and actions. He nonchalantly states to his female counterpart, “It's really a terribly simple operation,” and that “It's not an operation at all” (Hemingway 1). The American is really determined to achieve his goal: to convince the girl to complete the operation. He is constantly trying to prove that it is the best choice to make. The American's male bravado is so great that he doesn't care about anything the girl has to say. The American can be considered selfish and inconsiderate as he states, “It is the only thing that has made us unhappy” (Hemingway 1). He is clearly not in favor of having a child and sees it as a great burden and interference rather than a gift and blessing. He's happy with just the two of them and doesn't want to share her with anyone, no matter what the situation is. His lack of emotion and understanding... middle of paper... is the problem. If you follow a pregnancy, there are many positive emotions that accompany that special moment of bringing a child into the world. But when the opposite happens with abortion and the taking of a life, a man can suffer a great deal of pain along with guilt or regret. This stress could cause harmful problems for the person's physical, emotional and psychological health. Each pain experience for a man is unique and can vary from one man to another. As America and its society have progressed, so too have views on abortion from the male perspective. By being constantly informed and aware of the entire process and its effects on our country over the years, men have been able to become more understanding and aware of what their choices mean when it comes to dealing with abortion..

Topic > What is the issue of abortion? to their lack of knowledge and awareness of the repercussions. Ernest Hemingway's Hills Like White Elephants highlights how one man perceived pregnancy and abortion and chose to handle the process in the 1930s. But in recent years, with increased sensitivity and negative stigma attached to abortion, it has now been taken more seriously by men as they have come to understand the significance of the procedure and its impact on their lives. When the reader is introduced to the male character "The American" he is depicted as an intelligent, well-traveled and independent man. Throughout the story the reader is able to determine his view on abortion through his language, behavior, and actions. He nonchalantly states to his female counterpart, “It's really a terribly simple operation,” and that “It's not an operation at all” (Hemingway 1). The American is really determined to achieve his goal: to convince the girl to complete the operation. He is constantly trying to prove that it is the best choice to make. The American's male bravado is so great that he doesn't care about anything the girl has to say. The American can be considered selfish and inconsiderate as he states, “It is the only thing that has made us unhappy” (Hemingway 1). He is clearly not in favor of having a child and sees it as a great burden and interference rather than a gift and blessing. He's happy with just the two of them and doesn't want to share her with anyone, no matter what the situation is. His lack of emotion and understanding... middle of paper... is the problem. If you follow a pregnancy, there are many positive emotions that accompany that special moment of bringing a child into the world. But when the opposite happens with abortion and the taking of a life, a man can suffer a great deal of pain along with guilt or regret. This stress could cause harmful problems for the person's physical, emotional and psychological health. Each pain experience for a man is unique and can vary from one man to another. As America and its society have progressed, so too have views on abortion from the male perspective. By being constantly informed and aware of the entire process and its effects on our country over the years, men have been able to become more understanding and aware of what their choices mean when it comes to dealing with abortion..