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The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2 Book Cover
The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2, 10/e
George Perkins, Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Perkins, University of Toledo-Toledo

Key Concepts

At least three times in "Big Two-Hearted River," Nick takes stock of his actions and decisions. His catalog of choices, his rationale for them, and the meaning he assigns to them define the basis for the "Hemingway code" of ethical action.

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