Hemingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants" touches on an issue as ageless as time: communication problems in a relationship. He tells his story through conversations between the two main characters, the American and the girl. Conflict is created through dialogue as these characters face what most readers believe to be the obstacle of unexpected pregnancy. The already diffcult sitition is worsened by the inability to convey their differing opinions to each other. Symbolism and the title's meaning are other effective means of communicating conflict.
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