# Miss Gage — A Farewell to Arms character guide

> Miss Gage in A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gage

**First appearance:** 0016-xiii

## Who they are

American nurse working at the hospital where Frederic recovers.

## In the story

### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/book-ii)

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

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xiii)

Young nurse who attends to Frederic, washing him and making him comfortable.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xiv)

Nurse who cares for Frederic, finds his vermouth, and expresses dislike for Catherine.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xv)

Assists with dressings and is present during the doctor's visit.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xvi)

Mentioned by Catherine as another nurse she prefers not to touch Frederic.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xvii)

Nurse who cares for Frederic, offers friendship and vermouth, and discusses Miss Van Campen's complaints.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxii)

Nurse who helps Frederic by trying to hide the bottles and defends him against Miss Van Campen.

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