In Ernest Hemingway’s short story “Now I Lay Me,” a soldier named Nick struggles with insomnia, fearing that his soul will leave his body if he falls asleep in the dark. To keep himself awake, he occupies his mind with memories of trout fishing and prayers for people he has known. He shares a room with an orderly who also has trouble sleeping, and they engage in quiet conversation about their pasts and future plans. The orderly expresses concern for Nick’s sleeplessness and suggests that marriage might help him find peace. Nick’s thoughts eventually drift back to …….
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