Help with English Hemingway

Question

can someone please explain the iceberg theory, the advantages of this narration style and why hemming way adopted this style of writing??

Answer 1

Ernest Hemingway's "iceberg theory" of writing is a style of writing that emphasizes economy and restraint. Hemingway believed that good writers should strive to leave out as much as possible and let the reader fill in the gaps. It's also known as the "theory of omission."

The advantages of this narration style include:

1. It allows the reader to use their imagination and interpret the story in their own way.
2. It creates a sense of mystery and adds depth to the story.
3. It helps the reader to relate to the characters on a deeper level because they have to interpret the characters' thoughts and motivations for themselves.
4. It helps the writer to focus on the most important elements of the story and eliminate unnecessary details.

Hemingway adopted this style of writing because he believed that it allowed writers to create a more powerful and emotional impact on the reader. He also believed that it allowed writers to capture the essence of a story in a more concise and effective way.

Best,

Erik L.

Answer 2

Iceberg theory is precisely what the name suggests. An iceberg has only a tip visible but a large part of the iceberg remains hidden underwater. Hemmingway's writing style is the same as "the tip of the iceberg" and a large part of his stories and ideas are hidden in his writing style. Basically, his stories present only a small part (the tip of the iceberg) and the rest is hidden and open for us to explore in depth.