Hemingway’s Bullfights From The Sun Also Rises and Death in the Afternoon Presented by Student Name
Pamplona, Spain Hemingway viewed first bullfight in 1923 –Brought wife for positive effect on unborn son Stayed as long as possible Researched Death in the Afternoon –Lived with matadors Competed in amateur bullfights
Bullfight Develops in Three Acts Act 1: The trial of the lances Act 2: The banderillas Act 3: The death –Salutation and dedication –Matador’s work with the muleta –Killing of the bull
San Fermín Festival Running of the Bulls –Began in 1591 Purpose: to move bulls from countryside to bull ring Daredevils began running in front of the animals in 1600s –First of eight daily runs begins July 7