Balance

pg 219 "Because they were against Belmonte, the public were for Romero." This sentence shows balance in how it is written as well as in its meaning. Initially the spectators came to the bull fight to watch all of the matadors. However, the audience becomes greatly displeased with Belmontes performance. Therefore they took all of their attention and excitement from Belmonte and put it on Romero. It is balanced in the sense that they are exactly the opposite- the public is against Belmonte / the public is in favor of Romero. Hemingway goes on to say "Belmonte was no longer well enough. He no longer had his greatest moments in the bullring." Romero has now taken Belmontes place.