IX- Flappers

Brett reminded me a lot of flappers form the 1920's in this chapter. I think with that hint, Hemingway is describing the shift the world made from pre-WWI to post-WWI life and culture. Flappers were the new breed of women who wore short dresses and skirts with no stockings, smoked cigarettes, are were not the quiet women of old. Brett is the epitome of that lady. She is already seen to be a little loose with her morals. She drinks liberally and has no problem with letting the men know what she wants. also, she does not go around with a chaperone and has no problem telling men what she wants. She is the first hint at the changing world that Hemingway is describing and living in. I am not quite sure yet if he is approving of the changes or whether he is offended by them. I think though that with his tribute to Brett, the way she holds the men's attention, and the careful details he gives her design, that is at least approving of the changes of the women.