What does the man want the girl to do in Hills Like White Elephants?

What is the man trying convince the girl to do in Hills Like White Elephants, then?

The man claims he has never seen white Elephants after the girl tells him that the hills nearby look like white elephants. The man tries to convince the girl to have an abortion. He claims to know that she would not mind it.

What is the point of the girl comparing the hills to white elephants? The girl makes the comparison between white elephants and hills. Indirectly, the point in the comparison between the hills and white elephants is a sign of her desire to keep the baby. White elephants is something that no one wants. She first compares them with the hills, as she doesn't want the baby.

What does white elephants signify?

A white elephant is an idiom that refers to a valuable possession, of which the owner cannot dispose, and whose cost (especially cost of upkeep), is out of proportion with its value or usefulness. The white elephant is the unborn child that the couple is discussing.

What's the purpose of the Hills Like White Elephants trip?

Their trip is a reflection of the life they have lived. The trip may also provide an opportunity for them and their partner to discuss the possibility that they might have a baby. The American is pushing for an abortifaction, mainly so that he/she can continue living a casual lifestyle.