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Ernest HemingwayThe Killers
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1927A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Discuss the cultural and historical context of “The Killers”: What social commentary does Hemingway make on American society in the 1920s?
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Discuss the role of passivity and activity in the story. How do different characters embody these contrasting approaches to life’s challenges?
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Compare and contrast the characters of Nick and Ole in the context of their responses to danger and adversity.
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