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A Farewell to Arms · Character

Emilio

Italian soldier who speaks with Frederic about the war.

minor

First appearance: xxv

Emilio shows up with force in Book IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The barman who helps Frederic and Catherine escape by boat.
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In Book IV: The barman who helps Frederic and Catherine escape by boat. Later, in XXXVI: The barman who warns Frederic of the impending…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting hospital and escape figures
  • Frederic's inner circle
  • Protagonist

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See Emilio in xxv