# Catherine Barkley — A Farewell to Arms character guide > Catherine Barkley in A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Catherine, Cat, Miss Barkley, Mrs. Henry, Madame Henry **First appearance:** 0004-ii ## Who they are A British nurse who meets Frederic in the ward and gives herself to him with a fervor that hides how much the war has already taken. ## Relationships ### [Helen Ferguson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/helen_ferguson) _friendship_ Helen is Catherine's devoted friend and protective companion, often disapproving of her relationship with Frederic. ### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi) _social_ Rinaldi flirts with Catherine lightly, but she remains politely distant, focused on Frederic. ### [Old Meyers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/old_meyers) _social_ Catherine and Old Meyers have a casual acquaintance, meeting socially at the hospital or hotel. ### [Ettore Moretti](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/ettore_moretti) _social_ Catherine and Ettore are casual acquaintances, meeting through the hospital or social gatherings. ### [Frederic Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/frederic_henry) _romantic_ Catherine and Frederic are passionate lovers who find solace and meaning in each other amid the war's devastation. ### [Helen Ferguson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/helen_ferguson) _friendship_ Helen is Catherine's devoted friend and protective companion, often disapproving of her relationship with Frederic. ### [Helen Ferguson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/helen_ferguson) _friendship_ Helen is Catherine's devoted friend and protective companion, often disapproving of her relationship with Frederic. ### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi) _social_ Rinaldi flirts with Catherine lightly, but she remains politely distant, focused on Frederic. ### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi) _social_ Rinaldi flirts with Catherine lightly, but she remains politely distant, focused on Frederic. ### [Ettore Moretti](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/ettore_moretti) _social_ Catherine and Ettore are casual acquaintances, meeting through the hospital or social gatherings. ### [Old Meyers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/old_meyers) _social_ Catherine and Old Meyers have a casual acquaintance, meeting socially at the hospital or hotel. ### [Frederic Henry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/frederic_henry) _romantic_ Catherine and Frederic are passionate lovers who find solace and meaning in each other amid the war's devastation. ## In the story ### [A Farewell to Arms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/a-farewell-to-arms) A British nurse who becomes Frederic's lover and the mother of his child. ### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-i) A British nurse whom Frederic meets and begins a relationship with. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/iv) Meets Frederic in the garden, discusses her deceased fiancé, and shows interest in Frederic. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/v) On duty at the hospital; later meets Frederic in the garden, where she slaps him then kisses him. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/vi) Meets Frederic in the hospital garden, expresses emotional need, and calls their relationship a 'rotten game.' ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/vii) Frederic thinks about visiting her after supper and imagines being with her in Milan. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/viii) Briefly meets Frederic at the hospital; gives him a Saint Anthony medal and asks him to be careful. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/x) Referred to as 'Miss Barkley' and 'English girl'; Rinaldi offers to bring her to Frederic. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xii) Mentioned as being sent to the American hospital in Milan, to Frederic's delight. ### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-ii) Nurses Frederic in Milan; reveals her pregnancy. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xiv) Visits Frederic in the hospital; they share a passionate reunion. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xv) Brings Frederic his X-ray plates and shares a brief, tender moment with him. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xvi) Nurses Frederic, stays with him through the night, and prepares him for his operation. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xvii) Works night duty indefinitely at the hospital; exchanges notes with Frederic and is loved by him. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xviii) Shares intimate moments with Frederic, expresses her devotion, and reveals her past engagement. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xix) Frederic's lover, working at the hospital; expresses fear of rain and death. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xx) Goes to the races with Frederic, expresses dislike for the crowd and crooked racing, and enjoys a quiet drink with him. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxi) Reveals she is pregnant and discusses future plans with Frederic. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxiii) Shares a final evening with Frederic, feeling both happy and conflicted; discusses their future and the baby. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxiv) Catherine says goodbye to Frederic at the train station and waves from the carriage. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxviii) Appears in Frederic's dream and his spoken thoughts, symbolizing his longing for love amid the chaos. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxii) Frederic's beloved; he thinks of her and plans to reunite with her. ### [Book IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-iv) Reunites with Frederic, reveals her pregnancy, lives idyllically in Switzerland, and dies during childbirth. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxiii) Reported to have left for Stresa two days prior. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxiv) Reunites with Frederic in Stresa, defends their relationship against Ferguson's criticism, and spends the night with him. ### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxv) Frederic's lover; stays at the hotel and rests while Frederic socializes. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxvi) Quickly dresses and joins Frederic in the escape, showing calmness and trust. ### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxvii) Rowing with Frederic, excitedly stepping into Switzerland, and helping with the cover story about art and winter sports. ### [Book V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-v) Frederic's lover; dies after childbirth along with their baby. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxviii) Pregnant and cheerful, discusses marriage, the baby, and plans for the future with Frederic. ### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxix) Pregnant, wears hobnailed boots and a cape; talks about cutting her hair after the baby is born. ### [Chapter XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xl) Pregnant and preparing for the baby; unpacks in the new hotel and plans to buy baby clothes. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xli) Catherine is in labor, experiencing intense pain but remaining cheerful and brave, though the labor becomes prolonged. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/catherine_barkley - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters