1. What is the significance of the story’s title?
The story title is significant because they are in Italy. Also, it shows isolation and the fact that the men are outsiders. They are all considered outsiders because of their injuries. They are set apart from the rest of the soldiers. The narrator specifically is isolated because he is not familiar with the language and he is foreign, but their injuries tie them together.
2. Which character do you think best represents the “Hemingway hero”? Why?
The fencer best represents the “Hemingway hero” because he suffers with grace and dignity, but is fighting hard until his bitter ending. He is dealing with the most suffering because of the loss of his wife. He is suffering not only because of his injury, but also because of his life. He knows that his hand isn’t going to get better, and the loss of his wife isn’t going to be something that is easy to overcome.
3. What can you infer about the photographs the doctor hangs up? What is the significance of the major’s reaction?
The photographs are used as encouragement to the soldiers, even though they are most likely fake. They are supposed to be used as motivation even though the machines might not actually work. The major doesn’t say anything about the photographs; he simply looks out the window. He isn’t very focused on what the doctors want him to do. He is distracted and not very hopeful that his hand will get better, so he doesn’t show any interest. He is isolating himself and pondering his thoughts and losses.
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