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Definition of Paradox
A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Oscar Wilde's famous declaration that "Life is... read full definition
A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Oscar... read full definition
A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel... read full definition
Chapter 2
Explanation and Analysis—Hardly Working:
At the beginning of the novel, Hemingway familiarizes the reader with Jake’s expatriate lifestyle. In Chapter 2, Hemingway uses a paradox—combined with a healthy dose of sarcasm—to characterize the overall nature of the newspaper business:
It is very important to discover graceful exits like that in the newspaper business, where it is such an important part of the ethics that you should never seem to be working.
