# Frederic Henry — A Farewell to Arms character guide > Frederic Henry in A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Fred, Henry, Mr. Henry, Enrico Federico, Federico, Enrico, Tenente, Signor Tenente **First appearance:** 0003-i ## Who they are An American ambulance driver on the Italian front who narrates his own drift from detached soldier to a man with everything at stake. ## Relationships ### [Piani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/piani) _professional_ Piani is Frederic's subordinate and fellow ambulance driver, loyal and dependable in their duties. ### [Catherine Barkley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/catherine_barkley) _romantic_ Catherine and Frederic are passionate lovers who find solace and meaning in each other amid the war's devastation. ### [Bonello](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/bonello) _professional_ Bonello serves under Frederic as an ambulance driver, showing respect and camaraderie. ### [Aymo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/aymo) _professional_ Aymo is a loyal subordinate and friend to Frederic, sharing the hardships of war as fellow drivers. ### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi) _friendship_ Frederic and Rinaldi are close friends and fellow officers, with Rinaldi's boisterousness contrasting Frederic's reserve. ### [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/the_priest) _friendship_ Frederic and the priest share a deep, respectful friendship, with the priest offering spiritual comfort and wisdom. ### [Bonello](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/bonello) _professional_ Bonello serves under Frederic as an ambulance driver, showing respect and camaraderie. ### [Piani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/piani) _professional_ Piani is Frederic's subordinate and fellow ambulance driver, loyal and dependable in their duties. ### [Aymo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/aymo) _professional_ Aymo is a loyal subordinate and friend to Frederic, sharing the hardships of war as fellow drivers. ### [Rinaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/rinaldi) _friendship_ Frederic and Rinaldi are close friends and fellow officers, with Rinaldi's boisterousness contrasting Frederic's reserve. ### [Catherine Barkley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/catherine_barkley) _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) The protagonist and narrator, an American ambulance driver in the Italian army. ### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-i) The protagonist and narrator, an American ambulance driver serving in the Italian army. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/ii) Narrator and protagonist, observing the war's progress and participating in mess banter. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/iii) Returns to the front after leave, reflects on his experiences and his failure to visit the Abruzzi. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/iv) Returns from leave, visits Catherine Barkley, inspects ambulances, and prepares for an offensive. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/v) Visits Catherine at the hospital and surveys the front lines at Plava. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/vi) Narrates his return from the posts, his visit to Catherine, and his internal detachment from the romance. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/vii) Narrates the chapter; drives an ambulance, helps a soldier with a hernia, and daydreams about Catherine. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/viii) Narrates the chapter; drives to the front, stops to see Catherine, and receives a Saint Anthony medal. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/ix) The protagonist and narrator, a lieutenant in the Italian ambulance corps. He listens to his drivers' anti-war sentiments, is wounded by a shell, and is evacuated. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/x) Recovering from wounds in the field hospital, visited by Rinaldi. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xi) The narrator and patient, engaged in a deep conversation with the priest about war, love, and faith. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xii) Recovering in the field hospital, preparing for transfer to Milan; reflects on the ward and the deaths around him. ### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-ii) Recovering from wounds in Milan, deepening his relationship with Catherine. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xiii) Arrives at the American hospital in Milan as a wounded patient. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xiv) Wakes in hospital, interacts with staff and Catherine, declares his love. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xv) The wounded protagonist, impatient with medical delays and eager for surgery. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xvi) Recovering in the hospital, awaiting surgery by Dr. Valentini, and spending the night with Catherine. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xvii) Recovering from knee surgery, reflecting on the experience of anesthesia and his love for Catherine. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xviii) Narrates the summer idyll with Catherine, discusses marriage, and prepares to return to the front. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xix) Narrator recovering from leg wounds in Milan, undergoing treatments and spending time with Catherine. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xx) Attends the races with Catherine, bets on horses, and enjoys time away from the crowd. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxi) Receives his convalescent leave orders and learns of Catherine's pregnancy. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxii) Narrator and protagonist, sick with jaundice, confronts Miss Van Campen about the empty bottles. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxiii) Spends his last night in Milan with Catherine before returning to the front; buys a pistol and prepares for departure. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxiv) Frederic pays the hotel bill, says goodbye to Catherine, and boards a crowded train to return to the front. ### [Book III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-iii) Returns to the front, leads his ambulance crew during the retreat, and escapes arrest by jumping into the river. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxv) Returns to Gorizia after recovering from his wound; feels tired and detached, tries to suppress thoughts of Catherine. ### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxvii) Narrator and protagonist; travels to the Bainsizza, participates in the retreat. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxviii) Leads the ambulance crew during the retreat, gives orders, and dreams of Catherine. ### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxix) Leads the retreat, shoots a sergeant who refuses to obey orders, and decides to abandon the stuck vehicles. ### [Chapter XXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxx) Narrates the retreat, witnesses Aymo's death, and leads Piani and Bonello to safety. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxi) Narrates his escape from the river, crossing the plain, and stowing away on a train carrying guns. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxii) Narrator, lying on a flatcar, reflecting on his escape and his future with Catherine. ### [Book IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-iv) Escapes arrest and reunites with Catherine, flees to Switzerland, and experiences the loss of Catherine and their baby. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxiii) Arrives in Milan, seeks help, and plans to go to Stresa. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxiv) Travels to Stresa in civilian clothes, reunites with Catherine, and reflects on his separate peace from the war. ### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxv) Narrator and protagonist; spends time with Count Greffi and Catherine in Stresa. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxvi) Awakened by the barman's warning, he decides to flee to Switzerland to avoid arrest. ### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxvii) Rowing the boat to Switzerland, negotiating with Swiss officials, and feeling exhausted but relieved upon arrival. ### [Book V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-v) Narrator and protagonist; experiences joy in Switzerland and devastating loss at the hospital. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxviii) Narrates the peaceful domestic life in Switzerland, reads war news, and expresses love for Catherine. ### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxix) Has grown a beard and enjoys winter walks with Catherine; discusses family and finances. ### [Chapter XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xl) Enjoys boxing, drinking whiskey, and reading war news; decides with Catherine to move to Lausanne for the baby's arrival. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xli) Frederic accompanies Catherine to the hospital, stays with her during labor, and struggles with the fear of losing her. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters/frederic_henry - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/characters