A Farewell to Arms · Character

Miss Gage

American nurse working at the hospital where Frederic recovers.

minor

Also known as Gage

First appearance: XIII

Miss Gage shows up with force in Book II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Nurse at the Milan hospital, assists in Frederic's care.

Miss Gage first appears in 0016 xiii.

In Book II: Nurse at the Milan hospital, assists in Frederic's care.

Later, in XIII: Young nurse who attends to Frederic, washing him and making him comfortable.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Book II
Nurse at the Milan hospital, assists in Frederic's care.
XIII
Young nurse who attends to Frederic, washing him and making him comfortable.
XIV
Nurse who cares for Frederic, finds his vermouth, and expresses dislike for Catherine.
XV
Assists with dressings and is present during the doctor's visit.
XVI
Mentioned by Catherine as another nurse she prefers not to touch Frederic.
XVII
Nurse who cares for Frederic, offers friendship and vermouth, and discusses Miss Van Campen's complaints.
XXII
Nurse who helps Frederic by trying to hide the bottles and defends him against Miss Van Campen.

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