A Farewell to Arms Final Discussion

As an ending to the entire novel, I simply want you to respond to the following prompt:

"What do you believe to be Hemingway's overall theme of the novel? What gave you this impression? Give examples from the text to support your stance."

Please answer the question entirely, as for length, this will be up to you, but must be proficient and up to expectations.

Choose one peer to respond to by Monday, April 25th @ 3pm. Discuss whether or not you agree with their stance and explain.

**Because I am giving you the extra time, I expect a top-notch discussion being that it is the last of the year!**

Have a great break, enjoy your family, and remember that Christ is risen and He is the reason we are free~

A Farewell to Arms 8-10

Respond to the following discussion questions and react to at least two of your classmates.

Initial postings should be up by Monday, April 11th @ midnight and reactions should be up by Tuesday, April 12th @ midnight.

1. What do you think is the purpose of the the St. Anthony that Catherine gives Henry? How does Henry view the gift?

2. Discuss why you think Hemingway ends his chapters so abruptly. See page 45 for reference.

3. In chapter 9, Henry has a conversation about the war with other soldiers. What does he undestand about the war that the others do not? Expliain.

4. What does the conversation about the war reveal about how the soldiers feel about the war?

5. Re-read the passage beginning on page 54-55 describing Henry's encounter with an attack. Why is this section so powerful? Describe what Henry is feeling--why does he show no emotion? How much time elapses between the shelling and when he is finally picked up (this will take you through page 56)