The Killers | Topics for Further Study

  • In groups, research the history of crime in Chicago in the 1920s, paying particular attention to Al Capone and Dutch Schultz. Report your findings to your class, and then discuss any contemporary parallels. For example, is there a city like Chicago today with individuals like Capone or Schultz controlling illegal industries?
  • At the end of ‘‘The Killers,’’ Nick says he is going to leave town. In two pages, write where he goes and what he does next. Try to use Hemingway’s own spare style.
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