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At the end of “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber,” author Ernest Hemingway abruptly eliminates the main character, Francis Macomber. There are no evident signs or warnings that would have lead us to believe Margaret murdered Francis. Although some argue his death was merely accidental, there are underlying hints and analytical claims that reveal and divulge otherwise. In the short story, Margaret is not an easy character to like. She “[is] an extremely handsome” woman who has a negative

It was a late night and I was bored, so I decided to go for a drive. I did not know that this boredness could lead to something so bad. I jumped into my car, realized it was low on gas and thought, I won’t be gone long. I began on my trip by pulling out of the driveway, nothing out of the ordinary. As I traveled down the road I get to work on everyday, I noticed an off road that I had not traveled on before. I turned down the unknown road. The road was newly paved and was lit up by a fancy light

In the story he plays the guide and is an experienced safari goer and hunter. He, as described, is “[...]about middle middle height with sandy hair, a stubby mustache, a very red face and extremely cold blue eyes[...]”(The Short Happy... Pg. 01) Throughout the story, Wilson is the person we most hear the thoughts of, scattered through the narrative are his opinions and comments, presented mentally, and although minor, lead to important understandings in the story. Wilson, in his

Quick Death in The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber Ernest Hemingway created a masterpiece of mystery in his story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber". The mystery does not reveal itself to the reader until the end of the story, yet it leaves a lot to the imagination. At the end of the story Margaret Macomber kills her husband by accident, in order to save him from being mauled by a large Buffalo while on a safari in Africa. The mystery is whether or not this killing was truly accidental

Analysis of The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway is known for producing novels and short stories with ambiguous endings. In his short story, "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," he definitely leaves his readers guessing. The question is whether Margot kills her husband, Francis, intenionally, or if she accidentally shoots him in an effort to save his life. There are many points that could be argued for both conclusions, but my observations

nature from the leopard’s skeleton in mountain and hunting the buffalo in safari (Africa) in “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” or other books. Hemingway puts the meaningful themes and symbols through his experience and thoughts. There are major important themes in Hemingway’s books. First, men and

The coward, the bitch, and the man: Francis Macomber, Margot Macomber, and Robert Wilson are developed as characters throughout Ernest Hemingway's “The Short Happy Life Of Francis Macomber.” While only the tip of the iceberg is shown at the beginning, as Hemingway develops the story, the reader is taken underwater to be shown the true nature and essence of the three characters. On the surface, the Macomber’s are a wealthy and traditional American couple. However, Francis’ lack of courage and initiative

Margot Macomber as the Hemingway Code Hero in “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” Ernest Hemingway is among the most unmatched of American authors. In his works, he is often said to focus on gender roles, especially those of men. Hemingway often created characters that showed the characteristics that he believed made a boy into a man. However, these characteristics are not gender-specific, and could very well apply to women as well. This collection of characteristics became the Hemingway

“The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber” also contains the theme of arduous moral situations for the characters. Margot, the wife of Francis, is challenged by the temptation to have relations with their tour guide. Eventually, she commits the crime of adultery, and

to leave Francis, she does not find her husband attractive but, remains with him for his wealth. Robert Wilson is portrayed in the story as a white hunter who lives a manly life in Africa and lives without the fear of death.In the story, The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber three literary elements, detail, imagery, and tone help natvigate to the stories theme betrayal. The detail,” He smiled at her now and she looked away from his face at the way his shoulders sloped in the loose tunic he wore