The Role Of Women In Hills Like White Elephants

Once upon a time there was a man, a father and a husband. Often enough literature has been the scenario of women’s role throughout history; however men have not been as lucky. Portraying the image of a weak, powerless, dependent woman is an easy charge against men, but it is rather not as easy to recognize who have allowed such characterization to exist. When a female fails to fulfill her role in society whether it be as a woman, a mother or a wife the criticism and judgment becomes part of the infinites disgrace of her life. However, men can always be justify when failing to fulfill their role. We, society, have led men and women to the acceptance of their labels and submission to what is expected of them. Men most take care of the household

Along with the responsibilities a man has when in a relationship, women have the equal right to decided upon relationship goals and her owns. Hills Like White Elephants, by Ernest Hemingway portrays the image of man as a powerful coward unable to be responsible of his own actions; but even worst the image of a woman who empowers her mate to decide everything as he pleases. The young lady and her partner are discussing the option of an abortion for the unwished offspring she is carrying. She says, “If I do it you won’t ever worry… Then I’ll do it. Because I don’t care about me”(Cite). The man tries to show his concern by saying, “ I don’t want you to do anything that you don’t want to. I’m perfectly willing to go through with if it means anything to you” (cite). Unfortunately, the man here is not interested on taking responsibilities, but he is not to blame. A woman who is not even sure if she wants an Anis del Toro drink with or without water, rather she waits for her lover to decided for her. A yet to be mother that chooses a man before the life she is carrying. This is the image of women that have been portray since Ancient Mesopotamia, but back then women had no option than to be submissive of