Question by LucyWillow0607: Does anyone have ideas about the concept of “blindness” in Hemmingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants”?
My English assignment was to read the story “Hills Like White Elephants”, and I absolutely loved it. But then, my prof told us to write a two page essay on the “blindness” in the story, and I can’t really think of any solid theories to discuss on that concept. Does any have any ideas? I really need help!! Thank you!

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Answer by Echolalia
You could say that the man (what was his name? it may not have been given) is blind.
The women (forgot her name too) points out all these things going on in the scenery, but he doesn’t see it. The best example is the hills that she sees as white elephants, which he really points out that he doesn’t see.
THe hill that look like white elephants could represent the baby that she is having (it seems she is pregnant and they, especially the man, are getting an abortion).
A white elephant is a gift that it beautiful, and sacred, and precious. However, since the gift is so sacred and special, it is something you can’t get rid of, no matter how bothersome it is. Jig (is that her?) may feel that way about the baby and sees it reflected in the scenery. The man does not see this, he is blind to her potential love for the baby. He is blind to how precious and sacred the baby, and its life, is.
He also seems blind to how upset she seems to be about the situation, thinking she is more nervous about the operation than anything, saying it will just be “letting air in” and nothing else.
Jig herself is also blind. She hopes that they will be happy again after she gets the abortion, even though they are having problems and everything in the story points to the fact that they will never be the same after this. If she keeps the baby everything will change (as the man sees it; he may leave her). If she gets the abortion there seems to be indication, from her behavior and from the foreboding imagery of the scenery, that things will never be the same again between them and she will suffer either way.

BY the foreboding imagery of the scenery (you may not need to mention it) I mean that the area around the station where they are sitting seems to reflect their situation. THere are the white hills (the baby), fertile fields (her), yet there is also dry, arid land. Jig also notices a dark cloud, I believe, which could be foreshadowing either something good (rain=fertility; the baby) or bad (dark clouds are seen as ominous, and she says it looks threatening or something, so it could indicate the abortion).

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Ifyou’re watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at www.sesamestreet.org Christopher Reeve talks about his wheelchair. Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for children around the world.
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Question by Godless Heathen: Do you think Beck is lying about this whole “blindness” thing so people will stop mocking him?
I’m mean he cries like a little baby, this seems like right up his alley.

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Answer by Teabagger
Yes because his lips are moving

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Sarah Palin is a role model to many parents of children with Down Syndrome. As Katie Couric reports, the majority of parents that learn of the disorder early choose to terminate the pregnancy.
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Question by “Johns”: What is the Silverchair song that goes, “I don’t care about the wheelchair…” Help would be appreciated.
I’d like the name of the song that has the above lyrics. Any help would be greatly appreciated—THANKS!!!

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Answer by Mike H
never heard og the verse check out frog stomp its prolly on that alblum.

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Following a stroke, Kristina became a prisoner in her own home because although nothing was wrong with her eyes what she sees doesn’t get to her brain. After successful rehabilitation and councilling from SAVI Kristina is now able to take her son to school, something most parents take for granted, and feels part of the community again.
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Question by Pandora: What do you think about the “Blindness” Movie?
“once i was blind, now i can see.” (??)

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Answer by emmers.
I kinda liked it. Which is weird cause I’m picky, and expected to hate it.

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Question by tyk80: what’s a catchy compare/contrast title for essay of two authors writing about disability “blindness”?
I’ve written a paper comparing and contrasting Helen Keller and Jim Knipfel in which both are disabled. They’re blind. I always have a hard time trying to come up with a title for my essays. This one is no exception. Appreciate all the help, thanks!

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Answer by ❤❤Music❤❤
without sight

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Since becoming visually impaired SAVI has helped Olive turn her life around through support, our resource centre and communication classes
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One of three personal stories made by Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland, with the support of its members, to illustrate the issues facing children and young people with long term conditions. Here, Gemma (age 16) who is a member of the RNIB Haggeye Youth Forum, talks about her experiences of having a visual impairment at primary and secondary school in Scotland.

Question by Derek R the East-Coast Élitist: Is Palin mainly upset over Family Guy because it’s making her feel bad about not aborting her “Down’s baby”?
By the way, by saying “Down’s baby”, I’m only using her own words.

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/wolcott/2009/09/who-knew-sarah-palin-was.html

“After Tripp was born, Sarah would pay more attention to our son than she would to her own baby, Trig. Sarah has a weird sense of humor. When she came home from work, Bristol and I would be holding Trig and Tripp. Sarah would call Trig–who was born with Down syndrome–”my little Down’s baby.” But I couldn’t believe it when she would come over and sometimes say, playing around, “No, I don’t want the retarded baby–I want the other one,” and pick up Tripp. That was just her–even her kids were used to it.”

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Answer by Rude Ahole
I can’t wait until the Obama daughter go slutting around DC. All you stupid liberals will calling foul.

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