Hi Josephine here, writing about the "Hills Like White Elephants" by Earnest Hemingway.

Although there is no real material given to make a plot, this story’s foundation is based on the clear 

hints both characters bring up about their situation. It is up to the reader to imagine conflict between 

Jig and her lover. The story revolves around a mysterious operation, that could may or may not be an 

abortion,  and based on the relationship between both characters. The author plays around with this 

by having Jig point out the elephant-like looking hills, also referring to the expression of the 

“Elephant in the room.” “I said the mountains look like bright elephants. Wasn’t that bright?” 

Moreover, both characters persistently order drinks, causing them to gradually talk more and 

eventually argue about the operation, which is the elephant in the room. Guilt, a leading theme in this 

story, causes the argument to go from the man willing Jig to have the operation to Jig wanting if for 

his happiness. The argument continues to juggle and in the end, the characters are left with an 

unsolved and guilty conscious.