The Sun Also Rises Tone

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Ernest Hemingway, novelist,writer, journalist, in his novel, The Sun Also Rises, uses Jake Barnes’ lack of enthusiasm and energy to explain the attitude of the generation that grew up in the during World War I. Hemingway characterizes the generation as empty and bored and in search of something Hemingway does this to try to influence the reader's’ perception of the novel. In doing this, Hemingway creates a specific dull and bland tone to persuade the reader to understand the actions of the characters. Throughout his novel, Hemingway continuously uses monotone and bland words to influence the way the reader thinks about or perceives the novel. Hemingway depicts the characters who moved from America constantly drinking and trying to fill a void,