"The Sea Change" v. "The White Stocking"

March 17, 2003
English 102
“The Sea Change” vs. “The White Stocking”
Many works of fiction, past and present, have dealt with infidelity in some way, whether it is physical or emotional. Although Hemingway’s “The Sea Change” and Lawrence’s “The White Stocking” have similar atmospheres, conflicts, and both deal with infidelity, the details and reasons for the infidelity differ.
In both stories the atmosphere is tense and confrontational. In “White” Ted finds out that Elsie is receiving gifts from Sam Adams, whom he despises, “He was angry. His face flushed dark, he kept his head bent.”(P.252) Soon Ted’s anger turned to hatred, and he confronted her so that she knew to stay away from him. “You will be frightened of me, the next time you have something to do with him.”(P.253) In “Sea” Phil finds out that his wife has not only cheated on him with another woman, but she is...