Clean well lighted place

PART 1
1 – Describe the setting. Why is the idea of a well-lighted place so significant to this short story?

A cafe at night time probably in a spanish speaking country.

2 – Why are the characters nameless?

The story focuses on an idea rather than on anyone significant.

3 – What is the connection between the old man and the older waiter? What is the purpose of the younger waiter in the story?

The old man and the old waiter are both going through the hradships of growing old and purposeless in life and the young waiter is there to conflict that with his youth and aspirations.

4 – What is the plot? Be specific and briefly outline the 5 plot elements.

Exposition= a cafe at night, the 2 waiters and the old man, the old man not wanting to leave.

Complication= The young waiter wanting to close and the older waiter wanting to stay open some more.

Crisis Decision = They end up closing early and start talking about the old man.

Climax= The old waiter keeps on talking to himself even after the young waiter departs.

Denouement= The old waiter goes to a bar for a drink.

5 – What is the theme (in one sentence)?

The hardships of growing old and serving no real purpose in life.



PART 2Research the life of Ernest Hemingway. Compose a one paragraph biographical summary. Highlight facts about Hemingway's life experiences that are evident in "A Clean Well-Lighted Place". **Include your source(s) in your response.

Hemingway was a man who traveled alot throughout his life. He loved many times and had many experiences such as going to World war 1. He was an ambulance driver in the war. This story has alot to do with Hemingway because it talks about an old man and an old waiter who grow old and feel empty inside. Although he had many achievments and things going for him, he still felt empty and without a purpose.

http://www.lostgeneration.com/childhood.htm