Oxymoron

In the last few chapters of the book Hemingway uses oxymorons. I think this may be done to demon straight how after all that has happened the characters are still confused. This confusion is present in speech mind and action. Brett is still tormenting Jake and all of Jake's friends have gone away. These Oxymorons are on pages 226 When bill says the fiesta has been a wonderful nightmare and on page 221 when it is said that Romero has "only Perfect" bull fighting skills. This last oxymoron could also be used as an understatement because it is obvious that Romero has excellent bull fighting skills.