# Dr. Valentini — A Farewell to Arms character guide

> Dr. Valentini in A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Valentini

**First appearance:** 0017-xiv

## Who they are

Confident Italian surgeon who operates on Frederic's leg.

## In the story

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

A cheerful, confident major who agrees to operate on Frederic's knee the next morning.

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

Expected to perform Frederic's operation; Catherine prepares Frederic for his arrival.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_farewell_to_arms_se/chapters/xxxii)

Performed surgery on Frederic's knee, which is now stiff but satisfactory.

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