Vernacular

Since the characters in this novel travel alot, we get a feel for some of the language used in different parts of the world. Brett, Jake, and Cohn are all English. However, they travel to Spain and are surrounded by spanish speaking people. They go to Spain to watch the bull-fights. Moreover, a huge seven day fiesta takes place during this time as well. Words such as: "arriba", "fiesta", "pelota," "tolero", "suerte", "muy bueno", and many others are used in chapter XV. Not only do the spanish people speak these words, but so do Jake and his group. By adding in words that particularly come from a specific place, allows the reader to become part of that culture. Hemingway could have used he english translation for those words;however, by using the vernacular the reader gets more out of the novel. It adds depth to the readers understanding.