Characters
Who was the surgeon who performed surgery on Henry 6 months earlier despite the hospital's opposing opinion?
Dr. Valentini
How can we see isolation in Henry and Catherine?
Henry feels isolated from his comrades in war while Catherine feels isolated due to her grief and loss of her husband
Who said this line, “It would be better if you let her stay off nights for a while”?
Henry
Henry gets transferred to a hospital to be taken care of. What is the name of the city that the hospital is located in?
Milan
What animal did Hemingway wrestle?
A bear
Who keeps Henry company in the hospital during his stay?
Mrs. Gage
How does the environment affect Henry's desire of stability?
The hospital in Milan represents a temporary escape from the war. The contrast from a peaceful hospital environment and the brutal and chaotic battlefront emphasize Henry's desire for stability
Who says the line "I couldn't help it, darling, and I haven't worried about it. You mustn't worry or feel badly."
Catherine Barkley
What is the dangerous activity in which Henry engages in while recovering?
Consuming alcohol
What sport influenced Hemingway's writing the most? Hemingway also wrote a book about this sport and it can connect to Farewell To Arms
Bullfighting
Who is the older head nurse of the hospital who is very cold and harsh to people?
Mrs. Van Campen
How do we see Disillusionment with Henry?
Henry becomes delusional with Catherine rather than focusing on the brutalities of the war and situation that he is in
Who says this line, “I’m afraid of the rain because sometimes I see the dead in it”?
Catherine
After Henry leaves Catherine to return back to the fronts, what happens on the train taking him there?
He gets into a conflict with a captain after he had a machine gunner save him a seat
How many times did Hemingway survive a plane crash?
Twice
Who was the opera singer who visited Henry in the hospital?
Ralph Simmons
How do we see Transformation in Henry?
The war forces Henry to confront his identity and beliefs; such as relationship with Catherine and experiences on the front line lead to significant changes, shaping his outlook on the war and life
Who said this line, “You can't do that,” he said. “You can't have a soldier save you a place.”
The captain from the train
A barber was brought to cut Henry's hair. Why was the barber so hostile towards Henry?
The barber had mistaken Henry for an Austrian solider.
Hemingway claimed a world record catching what type of fish?
Marlin
Who is described as shady and ambiguous?
Meyerses
How can we see Vulnerability in Henry?
Henry's dependence on others such as the nurses reveals his vulnerability. We see this from his support from Catherine and the other medical staff, who provide both physical and emotional support for him
Who says the line "I'm sure she's fine. Can you move just a little to this side? That's fine. I'll clean you up for breakfast." Hint: This person didn't like Catherine when she first met her.
Miss Gage
Henry goes to an armorer in order to buy some weapons. What was he offered to buy and what did he end up buying.
What state was Hemingway born in?
Illinois