Essay on Character Motivations in Hills Like White Elephants

In the story, Hills like White Elephants written by Ernest Hemingway, the main character Jig faces a life changing event, abortion. The struggles with the complications of abortion concern and desire Jig to want to keep the baby. Bringing a new life into the world is a long time commitment and it is something Jig feels she can treasure forever. However, her companion attempted to persuade her in another direction, to proceed with the abortion. As na#239;ve as he is, he feels his persuasion can overcome Jigs desires. Jig is a sarcastic yet reserved woman, who desires to bring a new life into the world, even if her companion does not approve; she knows what is best. Jig can be perceived as sarcastic, which does not express how†¦show more content†¦In the beginning of the story Jig is not motivated to tell her companion how she feels about the abortion. The only motivation she has is to make him happy and not argue about the situation. I realize, the girl said. Cant we maybe stop talking?(191). The idea of being happier in life is all that Jig wants. Her motivation becomes limited because her companion does not agree with the idea of keeping the baby. Jigs companion is settled with the life he has and the thought of bringing a new life into his world would make him unhappy. He wants whats best for Jig but he is being selfish with the words he says. Jig is rather upset at her companion for being na#239;ve about the abortion. He does not realize that an abortion is a difficult procedure. Ill go with you and Ill stay with you all the time. They just let the air in and then its perfectly natural(198). The argument creates a major conflict between the two people. We can have everything. No we cant. We can go everywhere. No, we cant. It isnt ours anymore(190). Motivation can boost someones confidence, although confidence can turn into doubt by persuasion. 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