8. Symbolism

I feel as if chapter ten is a a shifting point for our narrator Jake. On page 98 and 99 Hemingway describes the beautiful landscape and the trip through the mountains. I feel as if the crossing of the border of France into Spain and the journey is a symbol of a change in Jake. I think Jake becomes more open to the reader with his thoughts. It begins with the scene of him going into the church at Pamplona and letting his mind wander. Then, in chapter eleven, during the fishing trip, Jake is able to interact with Bill in a way that he has not shared with any other character. They mention Brett, and other touchy subjects in that time period, like homosexuality. Also, on the fishing trip, I noticed a shift in alcohol consumption. Although Jake and Bill take a bottle of wine on their trip, they were not nearly as intoxicated as they were each night in Paris. Overall, I think something about Spain has not changed the attitude of Jake, but rather his character.