Islands in the Stream Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Islands in the Stream Topics for Discussion

What problems does Thomas Hudson have with love?

Describe Thomas's relationship with the sea.

Compare and contrast Roger Davis with Thomas.

Why is Tom more in Thomas's painful memories than his other children?

What are Thomas's attitudes toward the people in Havana?

List the good and bad parts of Thomas Hudson's character.

How does Thomas feel about World War II and the Germans?

Describe the human culture on Bimini.

What do the stories that Thomas tells to Honest Lil indicate about him?

What effect does Hemingway create by repeatedly referring to the main character as Thomas Hudson rather than simply Thomas?