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How effective is Hemingway's use of dialogue in creating a tense atmosphere between the characters?

Hemingway uses dialogue to make the story advance. Even though it may seem long, it makes it easier for the reader to visualize the situation and makes it possible to believe this story to be real. The use of dialogue also helps create a tense atmosphere between the characters. In a way that narration can't. The fact that the couple avoids the topic of the operation by using a more general language, shows that they aren't on the same side. Therefore,  the reader can presume that the american and the girl are having difficulties in their relationship and it affects the tone of their conversation. Overall, the dialogue really shows how the couple actually feels. 


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