Somewhat overshadowed by the events which followed, it is certainly an event deserving of study and scrutiny, something Ernest Hemingway had the opportunity of doing first-hand. Also, one note on the text: Hemingway uses an unusual literary conceit in this novel: All of the conversation that takes place between Jordan and his Spanish comrades is written as a literal translation from Spanish, to inform the reader that these people would actually be speaking to each other in Spanish, so the language can sound slightly strange.If someone were to ask me about the large wars which began in the 1930s, I would no doubt, like many people, think of the Second World War while completely glossing over a rather large conflict which preceded it by only a year: the Spanish Civil War. Many consider For Whom the Bell Tolls Hemingway's greatest literary achievement, but it is not for the faint of heart. Though the lead character, Robert Jordan, finds some pleasure and humanity under extreme duress, he lives in a brutal world full of violence, death, and deprivation.
It's emotionally and politically complex, and creates a profoundly honest picture of war and the individual personalities involved parents and teachers will want to bolster readers' understanding of fascism and communism in Spain in the late 1930s. Parents need to know that For Whom the Bell Tolls takes an unvarnished view of the Spanish Civil War. Alcohol is unapologetically used to help the guerillas cope with their stress and discomfort.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
A few men drink whiskey, and one drinks from a flask of absinthe. One character is often drunk on wine, and a good deal of wine is consumed by all.
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