Parable

pg 77 "Injustice everywhere.." I guess this story within chapter 8 may not have been included to serve as a parable, but i though it seemed fitting to deem it one. As all the men are talking about their travels as they sip on their drinks, Bill describes one of his latest encounters. While telling the others about his time in Vienna, Bill tells of a black man he met who took part in a prize-fight. After he won people started a riot because he beat a white person. They refused to give him his prize because he beat a white person. This "parable" seems like it was added to the story to give the reader a glimpse of the prejudice of the time. ALthough it has been nearly a centurey since Hemingway wrote his story and it took place in a nother country- this sort of prejudice and injustice is visible in the world still today. In addition, Bill's attitude towards the events of the evening give the reader the impression that he is a good and honest man.