Wits of Individualism: Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises

Abstract

has presented about the background of war, so some harsh effects of war upon the characters are overtly shown. Hemingway attempts to give emphasis on individual freedom having right to choose way of life as they want because they seek meaning according to their own way. Like Jake, an individual in the novel, disillusioned in post war area, tries to search out his individual existence through alienation and relationship with Brett. Similarly, Brett also utilizes her freedom of choice through her rationality.

It seems that Hemingway intends to emphasize individuality where his characters can take action according to their interest; however, their presence becomes vain and live hopeless life. The concept of individual is projected as an unsocial behavior of the society. Such behaviors of the characters lead them into the existential crisis.