Authentic existence is when we become what we are. Robert Jordan is an American fighting in support of the
Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. He is given the task of blowing up the bridge as soon as the loyalists attack. Jordan,
placed into this situation, displays authenticity in his existence as he makes choices and decisions and even puts his life into risk.
Jordan succeeds in his mission of blowing up the bridge so that the Fascist forces may not use the road. Hemingway introduces
a number of elements to increase difficulties in Jordan's way. But Jordan constantly proves his commitment by remaining
single-minded and committed to his mission.
