The Killers Ernest Hemingway Analysis | Complete and Detailed

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In this video, we provide a complete and detailed analysis of Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Killers." From themes to symbolism to character analysis, we cover it all to give you a deeper understanding of this classic piece of literature. Whether you're a student studying this story or just a fan of Hemingway, this video is a must-watch for anyone wanting to dive deeper into "The Killers."

In “The Killers”, Ernest Hemingway creates insecurity through analysis of fear. Every moment of the story is full of suspense. Fear and horror are two dominant themes of this story. It starts with a typical introduction of characters but ends unexpectedly.

The title of the story is based on two characters AI and Max. Both these characters come into the town to kill Ole Anderson, who is a Swedish prizefighter. They are symbols of death and fear. Although they do nothing in the whole story yet they spread fear in the lunchroom. The same fear that everyone would feel before death.

The theme of fear is portrayed in the story soon after two unknown killers enter the lunchroom. They first ask for supper but subsequently force George, Nick and Sam to stay quiet. One of them, known as AI, takes Sam and Nick to the kitchen and ties them. The writer through these two killers creates a mysterious atmosphere. Readers become fearful when they realize the whole situation. There is a deep depiction of horror in this story.

This uncertain atmosphere remains unchanged until Max reveals his real purpose for coming to this town. He very frankly tells George that they are going to kill Ole Anderson. At that moment readers see development in the plot. Before that readers were unaware of the fact that they came to kill Ole Anderson. they imagine that their purpose is to commit robbery or something else. However, it becomes clear that they are here to kill someone, who came every day for supper in the lunchroom.

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