While reading, one thing really stood out to me, and it is probably one
of the most insignificant things: that Fredrick used the word tummy. He tells
Catherine: "Tell me when you're tired," I said. Then a little later, "Watch
out the oar doesn't pop you in the tummy." (237) Personally, when I think
of someone using the word tummy, I think of a child or a mother. I first I
thought that maybe Hemingway was calling to light Fredrick's immaturity, but
personally I think Fredrick has grown up in the past couple of chapters. Also I
don't take Fredrick for a "tummy" kind of guy. I sure, when he was in
the army, if he had used the word tummy, he would have got slapped. Honestly, I
have no idea why this stood out to me.
hahaha that's great, but its weird to look at how he was grown then suddenly throwing in a childish act like this, oh hemingway, always thinkin! I think you're right in that showing us even though Frederic has grown up, he still has room for immaturity, which in my opinion is healthy and necessary in everyone, honestly i don't go one day without being compared to a toddler haha yolo :)
ReplyDeleteWell, he's sort of being cutesy for Catherine, which is sort of interesting. I mean, it's not that interesting for a couple to do that, but it sort of seems like Hemingway is giving them an immature relationship when we want to believe that they're bringing out the best in each other... it's a mystery.
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