The Snows of Kilimanjaro

by Ernest Hemingway

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The Snows of Kilimanjaro Questions and Answers

Explain the title "The Snows of Kilmanjaro."

What is the main theme of the story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

How does Hemingway use the, "Iceberg Theory," in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

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Can you explain Harry's death? Did he die in the plane or was that a dream? 

Who are the main characters in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

How does Ernest Hemingway use stream of consciousness in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"? What are some examples? 

In "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," what was Harry's initial reaction to seeing the vultures?

What are some possible symbolic interpretations of the leopard in “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” by Ernest Hemingway?

Why did Hemingway write "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" and what makes it so important?

In "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Hemingway, how does the relationship between Harry and Helen start and what drives them apart?

What language style and literary devices does Hemingway use in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

How does "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" reflect Modernism?

In "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," what is Harry's perspective on money?

Despite his words, does Harry love his wife in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

What function does the setting serve in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

What specific things had Harry waited to write about in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

In "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," what purpose do the flashbacks serve? How does Harry's attitude towards Helen and his trauma from World War I affect the story?

From "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," name three of the protagonist's (Harry's) characteristics and supply answers from the story that support your idea. 

Describe the conflict facing the protagonist in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro." 

Why is the following quote from "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" meaningful, and how is it representational of the work as a whole? "'You've got a hell...

What are some instances of irony in Hemingway's "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

What did the white tiger represent (both the color and its climb up the mountain) in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

How does "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Hemingway portray isolation, and what does this say about American literature?

In the story, what is Harry's character like at the beginning? What are events that cause him to change and what is Harry like at the end?

How does Hemingway's "iceberg" writing method apply to "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

What is the climax of the story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," and how does it involve point of view and characterization?

What does "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" suggest about gender?

How would you describe the protagonist in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

How does Harry's attitude change throughout "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

Why does Hemingway start "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" with a description of dead animals?

What causes Harry and his wife to repeatedly quarrel while waiting for evacuation in Hemingway's "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

Who is the antagonist in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

In "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," why does Harry lie to women and why is he skilled at it?

How does Harry's death from a trivial wound in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" reflect the ideas of Modernism?

What is Harry's code in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," and why did he abandon it?

How does Hemingway represent females in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"?

To what extent are men with private moral codes in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" admirable or deluded?