Point of view, character symbol/irony and theme are the three main writing styles that differentiate “The Japanese Quince” from “Hills like White Elephants”. Though they may be the two shortest stories in Perrine’s literature, the quality of these literatures does no lack superiority. John Galsworthy and Ernest Hemingway are both extraordinary writers and their writhing style are highly commendable. John Galsworthy’s use of character is extremely unique. “The Japanese Quince” is written in indirect presentation; Galsworthy never really shows us the character in action. We, the readers, must infer what the characters are like from what the characters think, say and do. In this short story, all the protagonist does is step outside, walk up to a tree and then walk back home. There is not that much action or a straightforward explanation of the character. The reader must decipher clues in the story in order to understand the characters. Without the many details of the setting......
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