Question

Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms. Outside it was getting dark. I asked what time the attack was to be and they said as soon as it was dark. I went back to the drivers. They were sitting in the dugout talking and when I came in they stopped. I gave them each a package of cigarettes, Macedonias, loosely packed cigarettes that spilled tobacco and needed to have the ends twisted before you smoked them. Manera lit his lighter and passed it around.

What about the actions of these men exemplifies them as Hemingway heroes?

Answer 1

Hemingway applies this style, knowing as the exemplification of a code hero. His heroes are competent, professional, courageous and dignified. We can observe that the characters in the excerpt are waiting for the attack. There is some kind of danger expecting them or in other words they are getting ready for it. Additionally, it is characteristic for the code hero to be a heavy drinker or smoker. The characters are smoking while waiting for the attack.

Answer 2

Answer: The fact that there are anxious about doing something that they think is the right thing and they are brave enough to do it at last.

Explanation: What makes heroes, as far as I know, is the determination and bravery they show in crucial moments, no matter how nervous or anxious they are, they end up accomplishing their mission.