For Whom the Bell Tolls

Book Review # 66061

This paper analyzes Ernest Hemingway's classic novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and explores the themes of death and dignity as it relates to each of the characters in the book.

2,154 words () | 1 source | MLA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the prominent theme of dignity in the face of hardship that each character faces in Hemingway's novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls." The novel focuses on the main character of Robert, the American professor who has come to Spain to join the fight against the fascists. The writer of this paper also examines the title: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" which bears great meaning and relevance to the events of the novel.

From the Paper:

"A world of torture and pain would await him in such a case, where he would have no control over his time of death. However the reader did not see whether this possibility turned to a reality. The danger involved with fighting wounded was wholeheartedly applauded by Hemingway, because while he did not give a definitive ending, Robert's sacrifice was inarguably noble. There is a level of irony in Robert's death that is impossible to miss."