United by the line that joins them. Hunting encounters in Hemingway's Fiction

The essay explores the contrasting relationships between humans and animals in Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" and "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber." It delves into themes of struggle, respect, and the complexities of the human-animal bond, analyzing how these narratives reflect different perspectives on nature and existence. Through a comparative lens, the paper highlights the significance of these relationships in understanding Hemingway's portrayal of life and mortality within the context of animal studies in literature.