The Snows of Kilimanjaro What is the theme in The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:21 Last updated by Cat on 17 Apr 17:59
The theme is regret and the failure to achieve the artistic success he sought in his life. As death beckons, the man realizes he has wasted his life marrying for money. He has failed to do what he really wanted to.