Question

In this “Hills Like White Elephants,” the American repeatedly states that he does not want Jig to do anything she doesn’t want to do. What does this repetition infer about their conversation?
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Jig wants to know more details about the operation.
The prospect of an operation is frightening to Jig.
The American wants Jig to know how important she is to him.
Jig’s operation is very important to the American.

Answer 1

Answer:

The American wants Jig to know how important she is to him.

Explanation:

In the given excerpt from “Hills Like White Elephants,” the American repeatedly states that he does not want Jig to do anything she doesn’t want to do. This is because, he wants her to be absolutely sure she wants to undergo the operation.

This repetition infers from their conversation that the American wants Jig to know how important she is to him.