Abstract:Hemingway is always considered as a tough man, who finally killed himself with a gun, and ended his legendary life with a dramatically way. Concerning the mystery of his death, there are many different versions of the story. Yet, it is still unknown through thorough investigation and study.
This paper initiates the death of Hemingway, and proceeds to make a deep analysis of the novella Death in the Afternoon, which guided by the interesting and dangerous bullfights to present his unique understanding of death.
Hemingway’s explicit and vivid description of bullfights and a series of performance in the ring of bullfighters lead to a strong sense of infection, which is attractive and enchanted. Besides, his concise and succinct in conversation with the old lady represent the essence and the spirit of the bullfights. He points out in the book that “Bullfighting is the only art in which the artist is in danger of death”, and reveals that the spirit of bullfighting is bravery, fearlessness, and indifference to death.
It is the hope of the author that the present study will finally develop our own understanding of death.
Key Words: tough man; death; Death in the Afternoon; bullfighting; death values
中文摘要:一向被视为硬汉的海明威，最后竟以含枪自杀如此戏剧化的方式结束他充满传奇色彩的一生。关于他的死亡之迷，众说纷纭，经过研究探讨，最终仍是个迷。
本论文由海明威自杀背后开始，再而分析小说《死在午后》，以书中有趣而危险的斗牛作为引申，诠释他对死亡的独特见解。
海明威在《死在午后》中对斗牛详尽而生动的介绍，对斗牛士在场上系列动作表演的描写，给读者带来强烈的感染力，让人陶醉，使人入迷。书中其与老妇人简洁精辟的对话道出了斗牛的本质与精神，他还指出“斗牛是一种绝无仅有的艺术家处于生命危险的艺术”，而斗牛精神就是勇敢无畏，视死如归的精神。
本文旨在写作的最后能对海明威的死亡观做出更深刻的探讨。
关键词：硬汉；死亡；《死亡在午后》；斗牛；死亡观
