Monday, October 13, 2014

Sadly, this is the last week I'll spend reading "A Moveable Feast". I have thoroughly enjoyed every chapter and the elegance of Hemingway's writing style. Over the last three chapters Hemingway closes out his early years in Paris.

In "Hawks Do Not Share" and "A Matter of Measurements", Hemingway continues on the chapter of "Scott Fitzgerald". Scott is a truly loyal friend and Hemingway has grown to be very fond of him. In the first part of this continuation, Hemingway expresses his concern about the relationship between Scott and his wife, Zelda. Zelda is very jealous of Scott and his desire and passion with writing. Instead of spending his time working, she would rather him spend time with her drinking. It is later exposed that Zelda has mental problems. Hemingway's dedication to his friend is heartwarming, and it is sweet to see his concern for his friend.

In the latter chapter, Scott and Ernest have an intimate conversation about Scott's "size". In the last part of Scott and Zelda's relationship, Zelda told him that he could never pleasure a woman properly. This, of course, troubles Scott and he seeks reassurance in his friend. However, they both determine that he is normal and they finish speaking on the subject.

In the last chapter of the book, "There Is Never Any End to Paris", Ernest closes his personal memoir. It is a story that recounts first love, love that is lost, and that richness does not entail happiness. Although they were poor, Hemingway and Hadley had a fulfilled relationship while it lasted, and it was a great time to be in Paris. Looking back on this now, Hemingway can see that although that chapter in his life has closed, he can never forget his first love and the experiences he had in Paris.

"We ate well and cheaply and drank well and cheaply and slept well and warm together and loved each other."

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