Writing Styles That Can Be Found in "Cat in the Rain" and "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"

One of the marvels about Ernest Hemingway are the similarities that can be found throughout his different works. It does not matter whether he has written a short story or a book since there are certain writing elements that are vital to Hemingway and his writing. The connections to be found by juxtaposing "Cat in the Rain" and "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" will be examined and by focusing attention on recurring topics subtly implied in the stories, such as existentialism, where the meaning in life or lack thereof is put forth. The parallels between his writings will become clear and it will be easier to distinguish which topic is more prominent within the story.…