A Farewell to Arms · Character

Miss Van Campen

Strict superintendent of nurses at the American hospital in Milan.

minor

Also known as Van Campen

First appearance: XIII

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

Superintendent of nurses at the Milan hospital, disapproves of Frederic's behavior.

Miss Van Campen first appears in 0016 xiii.

In Book II: Superintendent of nurses at the Milan hospital, disapproves of Frederic's behavior.

Later, in XIII: Hospital superintendent who visits Frederic and disapproves of him.

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

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Book II
Superintendent of nurses at the Milan hospital, disapproves of Frederic's behavior.
XIII
Hospital superintendent who visits Frederic and disapproves of him.
XVI
Mentioned as being asleep in her room, heard by Catherine during the night.
XVII
Complains about Frederic sleeping late; referred to as 'old and cranky' by Miss Gage.
XXII
Supervisor nurse who discovers the bottles, accuses Frederic of self-inflicted jaundice, and reports him.

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