In the following essay, Evans delineates the differing critical interpretations of various symbols in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro, " in addition to offering an alternative reading of his own.

In the following essay, originally published in 1965, Lewis explores the relationship between Helen and Harry, concluding Harry is portrayed as a tragic romantic

In the following essay, Meyers compares "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" to Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych," maintaining that it is a modern, non-religious version of Tolstoy's tale.

In the following essay, Herndon reevaluates thematic and structural aspects of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro, " asserting that Harry does achieve moral redemption at the conclusion of the story.

In the following essay, Johnston discusses Hemingway's treatment of Dadaism—particularly its most important figure Tristan Tzara—in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro."

In the following essay, MacDonald offers a stylistic and thematic analysis of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro, " contending that contrary to other critical interpretations, the protagonist does not transcend artistic failure.

In the following essay, Stallman provides a structural analysis of Hemingway's story.

In the following essay, Montgomery analyzes the significance and implications of the central symbols in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro. "

In the following excerpt, Nahal examines the tension between life and death in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"

In the following essay, Baker identifies the various influences on "The Snows of Kilimanjaro."

In the following essay, Johnston perceives Hemingway's story as an attempt to confront fears of literary failure.

In the following essay, O'Connor places "The Snows of Kilimanjaro " within the context of the genteel tradition in American literature.

In the following essay, Petry uncovers a link between Hemingway 's story and the reminscences of an early female aviator.

In the following excerpt, which was originally published in 1952, Baker explores the autobiographical aspects of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro. "

In the following essay, Dussinger emphasizes the significance of the final death scene of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro, " concluding that this scene validates the protagonist's quest for truth and identity.

In the following excerpt, Rovit examines the theme of artistic failure in "The Snows of Kilimanjaro."

What has not been noticed about "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" is how it is designed. Scenes of external reality alternate with juxtaposed scenes of internal monologue, reminiscences of Harry's past life that Harry failed to utilize as writer. These cutbacks—they are set into italics—are not dreams, but rather they are recollected reality; the point is that they relate thematically. They are not irresponsible reminiscences. They are relevant in that they elicit, albeit oblique...

In the following excerpt, Goldhurst compares the figure of the failed writer in works by Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.