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The Gambler, the Nun, and the Radio
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Ernest Hemingway
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What is the theme of "The Gambler, the Nun, and the Radio"?
Can someone explain the message of this story? "The Gambler, the Nun, and the Radio" (What are the underlying messages about death,government, and religion)
What are the symbols in "The Gambler, the Nun, and the Radio"?
What is the tone of Hemingway's "The Gambler, the Nun, and the Radio"? The tone is the implied attitude the author creates through details and word choice.
Gambling, religion or music are all symbolized as "opiums" to get through life. What are some of the other key themes with these characters? i.e. What is Hemingway trying to say about life as compared to death in "The Gambler, the Nun and the Radio"?
In "The Gambler, the Nun and the Radio," what is the significance of listing all the patients of the hospital and their injuries?
What is the significance of the radio in "The Gambler, the Nun, and the Radio," and what is the importance of playing it so that it can barely be heard? How does it act as an opiate?