In the short story “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway, a girl and a man discuss weather or not she should have an abortion. Because the man and the girl have different views on this subject, they argue continually throughout the story. essaybank.co.uk The man is extremely selfish and is only looking out for his own well being. “I think it’s the best thing to do. But I don’t want …showed first 75 words of 565 total…

…showed last 75 words of 565 total…on a decision that must be made. The man is deceitful and selfish to attempt to change the girls mind. He knows that his opinion will have a great effect on her decision, but he’ll say anything to get her to do things his way. On the other hand, the girl is considering the pregnancy but is hesitant because of the man. At the end the girl decides to go through with the procedure.