The Use Of Ephiphany In Short Stories

Understanding the term epiphany and how it is used in three short storiesHave you ever heard of the word "epiphany?" Neither did I, but there is always a first time for everything. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "epiphany" is derived from the Greek word "epiphaneia," which translates to "appearance" or "manifestation." Like in literature, moments of change can be essential in a character's journey. When characters change their views of themselves and the world, it adds a lot of meaning to their lives. These realization moments changes a character's path and influence the entire story. In this essay, I am going to take a closer look at how epiphany unfolds in three short stories: Ernest Hemingway's Hills Like White Elephants, James Baldwin's Sonny's Blues, and Raymond Carver's Cathedral.The first story, Hills Like White Elephants takes place at a train station in Spain, where an American man and a girl named Jig are having an intense and uncomfortable conversation. This conversation is referred to as the "iceberg principle," which reveals that the story's meaning is hidden beneath the surface. You can feel the underlying tension between the couple as they discuss