The Snows of Kilimanjaro

The main themes of The Snows of Kilimanjaro are the constant presence of
death, reminding us not to waste life or talent because we can never be sure of
our own death.
The story about the African safari, Harry marries a rich woman and began living a life of luxury and
laziness, spending his wife's money he knows that this way of life will destroy him. This trip is
supposed to be the first step for Harry to return to life, to a life of work and activity. At the beginning,
the writer says that harry will die if help does not arrive .

Harry and his wife's truck broke down, and Harry was injured in his leg(gangrenous infection). From
the conversation, we know that he lay on the bed under the trees while watching the vultures circling
around him. It seems that the vultures were attracted to the smell of the foul and rotten odor of Harry's
rotting and injured body.

Harry's impending death causes him to evaluate his life. He knows now that he will never "write the
things that he had saved to write until he knew enough to write them well." Now it is too late, and he
will never know "if he could have written them." His day-by-day closing in on death makes him
realize how often and how much he frittered away his life, avoiding writing the things that he wanted
to. Thus, Hemingway combines two themes: man's confrontation with death and man as a failed artist.

Harry begins to think back in his memories. He remembers the railway station in Turkey and his
departure on the famous Orient Express.

He remembers Bulgaria and the snow-covered mountains and the snowfall for a week. He remembers
Vorarlberg and the winter ski resorts that contain many activities, including skiing on the snow like a
bird in the air. Throughout these memories, he feels a sense of escaping loss and sadness because
despite all these experiences and visiting many places, he did not Write anything about it

In the second part of the novel, the conversation between Harry and his wife becomes more bitter and
hateful, which degrades their love. He admits that his mistreatment stems from the frustration resulting
from leaving things he never did behind, as Harry lives in a state of anger and frustration with himself
and his wife.

Harry considers his procrastination — not writing, and writing becoming daily more and more
difficult. Finally, he did no work at all. Almost without knowing it, he traded his artistic talents for
money and comfort, and the exchange was not worth it. He acknowledges, however, that it was not his
wife's fault. If it had not been Helen, there would have been another rich woman. Also, he realizes that
he destroyed his talent for writing by drinking so much that his perceptions were finally blunted.

We notice in her memories the impact of the escape and on Harry’s personal life, especially in his
relationships with women, as Harry had several relationships and the emotional relapse of a previous
love destroyed his current marriage.

Rather than facing his feelings, Harry escapes into the world of booze, one-night stands, as well as
opium for altered states of consciousness that enable him to forget the quarrel with his wife and the
war.
Harry feels as if he's going to die tonight he wants to write and wonders if Helen can take dictation so
that he could record his last thoughts. If he were able to write one perfect paragraph, one last time, he
could "get it right." Despite his physical deterioration, Harry still yearns for one last chance and
entertains hope that maybe his wife could do the physical aspect of the writing for him.

Here, flashback deals with two themes: destruction and a lingering loss despite recovery and
rebuilding; and productivity and happiness in the midst of poverty

Harry recalls all of the little neighborhoods in Paris where he lived when he was poor, including the
drunkards and the sportifs; he remembers the inexpensive hotel where he rented the top room to live in
and write. He could see the rooftops of Paris from his window and observe the various things that
were happening in the streets below.

Here, these poor little neighborhoods in Paris were full of vivid characters and vital people, productive
in some way and happy despite their poverty. It was here that Harry was penniless yet

productive, enjoying the people-watching opportunities and quaint beauty that these neighborhoods
offered. It was his favorite part of Paris, and it represents his youth, happiness, and potential

That was one story that Harry had "saved to write." He's sure that he has at least twenty good stories
inside him, stories that he would never write.

in this part deals with misguided loyalty.where Harry sacrifices himself to his wife and stays loyal to
her as opposed to absolving himself and admitting that he never loved her.Also, he tells his wife that
"I've been writing." At this point in the story, , Harry feels that he has done everything he can (in
intention) to redeem himself and be worthy of Heaven before he dies. This is the final of the that
facilitates Harry's eventual flight over Kilimanjaro.

The novel ends after waiting for weeks for a plane to rescue him. The sick writer, Harry, is finally
transported by air from an African camp and flies through pink clouds and waterfalls toward the
summit of Al- Kilimanjaro. But it turns out that it is all just a dream. The plane did not arrive and may
never come. Perhaps Harry is already dead, and a hungry hyena circles around his tent.