I mentioned this to my high-school lit teacher (when I was in high school), and she laughed at my suggestion, acted like I was being a pervert. I think he was referring to the lead character's...uh...injury, in an offhand way. Isn't it possible?
2006-10-17 12:37:57 · 6 answers · asked by Sinner & Saint 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yeah, I've thought that, too. Maybe Hemingway had a sense of humor.
2006-10-17 12:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try an oblique reference to the sun setting on the British Empire
2006-10-17 19:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by Judyman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just read that "the sun also rises" was actually something like the 4th or 5th choice of a title for that book, therefore i don't think it has much hidden meaning. i'm sure it's related to the story in some way but i wouldn't read too much into it.
2006-10-17 22:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double meaning? Absolutely.
2006-10-17 19:50:21 · answer #4 · answered by denniS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely... Hemingway enjoyed things like that (try the first chapter of a Farewell to Arms) He thought he was manly. rah
2006-10-17 19:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by pantherpink25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone once asked Hemmingway about the allusions and double meanings in his books. If memory serves he replied " #%@(#&%)#)&!)@#_% there are none!" He's kinna a straightforward guy.
2006-10-17 21:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Abria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋