This paper examines how
symbols, themes, and
motifs operate on many levels in Ernest Hemingway's
novel, "The Sun Also Rises", and how Hemingway paints the portrait of a 'lost generation' that suffers from a lack of meaning and purpose. It looks at how
alcoholism, destructive relationships, and the lack of communication are just a few of the
issues that Hemingway touches on in this novel and how symbols and motifs work together to enhance these issues, allowing each character to develop fully.