Hills Like Elephants

Upon first reading this story I realized they were speaking about some sort of operation being preformed but I was not sure of what nature. After re-reading the story, and reading some other blogs I realized it was about abortion. Jig is in limbo whether to have the baby or not, her husband seems to think abortion is the best option. I think the story is full or symbolism and irony. The cloud passing over them and the river represent the two paths they could take. The cloud being a dead end and a dark day- which would be according to Jig aborting the child, while the river which is always flowing represents new life and endless possibilities, which would be according to Jig having the child. The question is which path to choose. What's funny is that to Jigs husband, having the baby is the like the smooth river opening a new easy life to him and his wife without and bumps or waves along the way.