1. The Sun Also Rises Ernest Hemingway INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL

2. Backdrop for the novel Lost GenerationLost Generation ExpatriatesExpatriates Aimlessness and search for purposeAimlessness and search for purpose Drinking, fighting, traveling, relationshipsDrinking, fighting, traveling, relationships ParisParis Hemingway’s life experiencesHemingway’s life experiences

3. Character Overview Narrator: Jake Barnes –Fought in WWI; Returns physically injured; Journalist in Paris Physical Injuries result in emotional insecurities Robert Cohn: Friend of Jake Barnes –Insecure while at Princeton; Controlled by women; Did not fight in WWI

4. Brett Ashley: Woman who loves the company of men, but find little fulfillment in her sexual exploits – loves Jake but cannot commit to him Bill Gorton: True, authentic friendship with Jake – Uses humor to cope with post war emotions Mike Campbell: Drunk, bankrupt war veteran; Insecure about Brett’s infidelity toward him Character Overview

5. Count Mippipopolous: Veteran of seven wars; wealthy Greek; foil for the younger aimlessly living Lost Generation Georgette: Prostitute Jake picks up Frances Clyne: Cohn’s manipulative girlfriend Character Overview

6. Pedro Romero: Passion for bullfighting; Matador in Spain during fiesta; foil for those of the lost generationPedro Romero: Passion for bullfighting; Matador in Spain during fiesta; foil for those of the lost generation Character Overview