It was proposed by Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway describes his aesthetic principle as analogous to an iceberg, seven eighths of which is concealed beneath the surface of the water in which it floats. He believes that a good writer needs not to reveal every detail of character or action. The one-eighth that is presented will suggest all other meaningful dimensions of the story. Thus, Hemingway's language is symbolic and suggestive. It is true that there will not be great difficulties to understand the literal.