Entry #19

I have noticed that Hemingway has some interesting ways of explaining things. He really likes his contradictory phrases and statements. Here's a few examples.

Juxtaposition- "It was all so slow and so controlled. It was as though he were rocking the bull to sleep" (page 221).

Alright now this is a weird comment. I have definitely never that of bull-fighting as rocking a bull to sleep. It seems to me to be more of a bull trying to attack and kill a crazy person who obviously doesn't fear for their life. I don't think I would even like to watch a bull-fight because the constant danger would make me so nervous. I know I definitely would not be describing it as a man rocking a bull to sleep if I ever did watch one.

Oxymoron- "'You wouldn't believe it. It's like a wonderful nightmare'" (page 226).

A wonderful nightmare. Now that is an oxymoron! Who would think to call a nightmare wonderful. Nightmares are feared by children everywhere and sometimes even adults. I remember when I was little I had a dream catcher in order to catch all my dreams and take away the bad ones. I know at that point in time, I would never have that a nightmare was wonderful.

Entry #16

"Everything became quite unreal finally and it seemed as though nothing could have any consequences. It seemed out of place to think of consequences during the fiesta" (page 158).

Wouldn't it be nice to never have consequences for any of your actions? You could do whatever you wanted whenever you wanted. There would be no more worries. Apparently this is how the fiesta was, which really makes me want to go to a real one. It would be so peaceful to never have to work or go to school.This laid back lifestyle is what I would enjoy most and I think many people would agree. But, I also think that this lifestyle could get a little boring at times, never accomplishing anything. I also think that no consequences could end very badly. If there are no consequences then anyone could do anything they wanted and that might just lead to the end of everyone.