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  In the story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," how is the setting related to the theme?

  Posted by paulbond on Dec 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM

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  The story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" how can you reflect the character in a critical analysis?

  Posted by class-of-2008 on Oct 10, 2009 at 08:22 PM

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  What is the tone for "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway? Please provide examples.

  Posted by yanks46 on Oct 8, 2009 at 07:17 PM

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  Explain the attitudes of the old waiter in relation to those of the old man.

  Posted by phuongle on Oct 2, 2009 at 10:28 PM

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  why does he understand so well the old man's need for a cafe?

  Posted by aliyahmart on Sep 23, 2009 at 01:02 PM

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  What is the significance of the word "nada" in Hemingways "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"?

  Posted by cweber12 on Sep 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM

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  this week i have to study about tone ans style and theme  and examing each story on  clean well lighted place.

  Posted by lachula1966 on Sep 16, 2009 at 05:54 PM

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  What does the old man's being deaf symbolize?

  Posted by leerizzal on Aug 23, 2009 at 02:45 PM

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  What besides insomnia makes the older waiter reluctant to go to bed? Comment especially on his meditation with its nada refrain.

  Posted by khushrenada on Aug 9, 2009 at 07:55 AM

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  What repetitions of words or phrases seem particularly effective? Does Hemingway seem to favor a simple or an erudite vocabulary?

  Posted by khushrenada on Aug 6, 2009 at 08:42 PM

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  In "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," what would be the possible conversation of the two waiters after the old man left?

  Posted by haron on Jul 26, 2009 at 07:15 AM

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  What is the point of view of "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place?"

  Posted by vegabbuda on Jun 26, 2009 at 06:04 AM

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  Disscuss the tragedy of old age and loneliness of the old man in "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place."  

  Posted by thanhliem on May 14, 2009 at 06:56 PM

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  What are the characteristics of the two waiters and the old man in "A Clean Well-Lighted Place"?

  Posted by velma on May 7, 2009 at 02:13 AM

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  How do the allusions to existentialism and nihilism help the reader understand the theme of "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"?

  Posted by ldner72 on Mar 11, 2009 at 10:18 PM

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  What picture of the modern present emerges from "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, and how do setting and character develop it?

  Posted by singlerose on Mar 7, 2009 at 02:15 PM

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  Which quotes in the short story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway support the theme of generational differences?

  Posted by kimbo84 on Mar 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM

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  What does the soldier in Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" symbolize?

  Posted by amymac2490 on Mar 2, 2009 at 02:21 PM

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  In "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," whom do you expect to have more understanding, the old man or the younger waiter? Why?

  Posted by shamon on Feb 28, 2009 at 11:09 PM

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  What is an example of strategy of evasion in this story?

  Posted by meleefvr on Feb 23, 2009 at 08:06 PM

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  The Lord's Prayer is used in this story,  WHY is the text changed? What point is being made by the altered text?

  Posted by raygray on Feb 3, 2009 at 04:11 PM

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  Who is the protagonist? Why? What does the protagonist strive for?

  Posted by meggie457 on Feb 3, 2009 at 03:53 PM

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  What is the plot of "A Clean, Well-lighted Place"?

  Posted by melissa1993 on Jan 25, 2009 at 04:13 PM

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  In the story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," what does the clean, well-lighted place represent/suggest?

  Posted by marl on Jan 21, 2009 at 08:22 AM

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  In "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," where does the story climax, and what is the falling action and resolution?

  Posted by bpiltz on Dec 16, 2008 at 09:49 AM

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  What is the author trying to point out?

  Posted by msemem on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:21 AM

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  What is the tone and style of "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"?

  Posted by xchronicleryu on Jun 27, 2008 at 03:38 PM

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  What besides insomnia makes the older waiter reluctant to go to bed? Comment especially on his meditation with its nada refrain.

  Posted by alkfsjdafj on Jun 20, 2008 at 09:25 AM

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  In the story, "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," what theme in the open boat seems most important? Where is this stated?

  Posted by nena12 on Apr 1, 2008 at 10:18 AM

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  In what way does extentialism influence "A Clean Well-Lighted Place"?

  Posted by dfrance on Dec 2, 2007 at 05:47 PM

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  why the old waiter want to well lighted place?

  Posted by pinder on Nov 2, 2007 at 08:51 PM

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  In Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," what is the tone and the atmosphere?

  Posted by deni on May 7, 2007 at 05:23 PM

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  What characteristic of Robert Wilson from "A Clean Well Lighted Place" makes him a Hemingway hero?

  Posted by nastytre6 on May 5, 2007 at 03:12 PM

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  How is the story's plot advanced by the dialogue?

  Posted by wimp on Apr 20, 2007 at 07:54 PM

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  When the older waiter is by himself and he starts talking to himself and making his speech, what does that paragraph mean?

  Posted by mattyq on Apr 12, 2007 at 04:36 PM

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  Give three instances of "authorial intervention" in this story? Explain the purpose of this intervention and the way it affect our reading.

  Posted by greggreg on Mar 30, 2007 at 05:25 AM

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  Discuss the symbolic imaginery, setting, and tone in this story and the way these elements point to the author's sympathy toward his characters.

  Posted by slazzy on Mar 23, 2007 at 02:31 AM

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  Who is (or are) the main character(s) in this story and why do you think so?

  Posted by greggreg on Mar 23, 2007 at 02:22 AM

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  What is the purpose of the soldier and the girl? What is their relevance to the story? Also, is Spain's condition rep. in the story, spec. the govt.?

  Posted by jbond-89 on Mar 14, 2007 at 10:56 PM

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  Explain to me "Unknowable and Nothingness."

  Posted by josuem1 on Mar 3, 2007 at 07:59 PM