"The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber"

"The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber" by Ernest Hemingway is a short story overflowing with indirect references to Ernest Hemingway and his life. Through this story, Hemingway's views regarding marriage, women, and even men are made apparent. The story takes place in Africa during a safari Francis Macomber and his wife, Margaret are on. Robert Wilson is their guide, and the person that unwittingly changes the life of Francis Macomber. Francis's marriage is not one of love, but one of convenience. Margaret has cheated on him before, and proceeds to sleep with Wilson. Up to that point, Francis is playing the role of the meek and mild husband, but all that changes when he channels his anger and shoots a buffalo. This is the turning point for him and the first time he feels confident in his abilities on this safari. The story begins with a man who ran from his first lion, screaming, and ends with a man who is brave and ready to go for the kill. Margaret, sensing this newfound bravery...