Journal #2
Henry tells us of Ettore, an Italian-American who had received numerous medals, “He was a legitimate hero who bored every one he met” (p. 124).
- What concept of heroism does Hemingway present through Henry and others?
- Could Catherine be considered a hero? If so, what kind of hero?
- Does Hemingway depict Henry as an anti-hero? Give examples to support your argument.
(definition of an anti-hero: In fiction, an antihero is generally considered to be a protagonist whose character is at least in some regards the opposite of a typical hero, and is in some instances its antithesis, but elicits considerable sympathy and/or admiration. It is a main character in a dramatic or narrative work who is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic qualities, yet is portrayed as the hero in the story.
- An example would be the character Dexter Brown. He is a serial killer. Although he is a murderer (bad) he only kills bad people.)
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