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A Farewell to Arms · Character

George

Bartender at the hotel in Stresa who helps Frederic and Catherine escape.

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First appearance: xxxiv

George shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Headwaiter at the Gran Italia who saves a table, recommends wines, and loans Frederic money.
In the storyXVIIIOpen this moment free

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CBCatherine Bark…RIRinaldiGEGeorge

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Character groups

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

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See George in xxxiv