Many critics regard Ernest Hemingway’s short fiction as typical stories of initiation. However, by taking a closer look at his short story “Indian Camp”, this paper will not only reveal the complexity and controversy of this term, but also answer the question whether one might classify this short story as a genuine story of initiation or not...
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. What is a Story of Initiation ?
2.1 Origins of the Term
2.2 Aspects of Initiation
3. Analysis of “Indian Camp”
3.1 The Existence of Evil
3.2 The Loss of Innocence
3.3 Socialization
3.4 Self-Discovery and Self-Realization
4. Conclusion
5. Bibliography
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- Mario Nsonga (Author), 2010, "Indian Camp" - A Story of Initiation?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/207833
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