Traditionally in most novels, an idea is introduced and is slowly build upon as the novel progresses. However, in The Sun Also Rises, traditional syntax is violated using stream of consciousness, the continuous depiction of a character’s thoughts and feelings as a constant flow unbroken by objective description or traditional dialogue. The usage of stream of consciousness results in short sentences with each detailing little information as the thoughts flow rapidly through the character’s mind. An example in the novel where stream of consciousness is evident is, “when you were with the English you got into the habit of using English expressions in your thinking. The English spoken language-the upper class, anyway-must have fewer spoken words