In the short story "A Way You'll Never Be" Ernest Hemingway explores the differences between American and Italian soldiers' conceptualizations of the physical and emotional tolls of World War I. In particular, the story shows that the long-term consequences of war are more significant for the Italian soldiers, because they are fighting close to home. While both the Americans and the Europeans risk their lives while fighting, the Europeans, represented by Paravicini, must also defend against the larger threat against their homes. This is shown in the story by Hemingway's portrayal of the negative effects that the war has on the lives of the Italians. By comparing and contrasting the effects that the prospect of damage has for the Italians with the American soldier's lack of connection to the country, and to the other soldiers involved. This story shows that the average European soldier of the First World...