Art Of Bullfighting And Bravery

As Ernst Hemingway explained clearly (Death In The Afternoon, Chapter 3) , although it is improbable the expert bullfighter to be gored by the bull, he can increase the mortal danger as much as he wants. But the bullfighter must always increase the risk by following certain rules and not in an irrational and reckless way. In other words, he must do what he knows to do in the most dangerous way. The Matador will be severely criticized if he rushes into danger in a crazy way, ignoring the principles of the art of bullfighting. He must always subdue the bull, guiding himself by his knowledge and his art. Yes, the bullfighter must be brave, but this bravery must be rational.