Ernest Hemingway "Hills Like White Elephants"

Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants" is about a male, simply called The American, and a female named Jig. The couple is deciding whether or not to go through with an abortion. The man wants her to go through with the operation because he is not happy with the possibility of her having a baby. He says that the operation is normal and "it's just to let the air in." He also assures her that this operation will make their relationship comparable to how it was before the pregnancy. Deep down Jig knows that this will not happen because she keeps on questioning him about their relationship and if it will get better. She wants to drop the subject many times because she doesn't want to deal with and come to terms with what is happening in her life. The couple is obviously not on the same page. However, the man makes the decision to go through with the abortion because he takes their bags and they get ready to board the train. The train is taking them to Madrid, which is probably where the abortion will take place.