A Farewell to Arms · Character
Dr. Valentini
Confident Italian surgeon who operates on Frederic's leg.
minor
Also known as Valentini
First appearance: xiv
Dr. Valentini shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A cheerful, confident major who agrees to operate on Frederic's knee the next morning.
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In XV: A cheerful, confident major who agrees to operate on Frederic's knee the next morning. Later, in XVI: Expected to perform…
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- Other
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- Supporting hospital and escape figures
- Frederic's inner circle
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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