The Sun Also Rises · Character

Frances Clyne

Cohn's possessive and bitter girlfriend in Paris.

minor

Also known as Frances, Poor Frances

First appearance: I

Frances Clyne's tie to Robert Cohn is one of the pressures that moves The Sun Also Rises—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Cohn's companion in Paris, described as controlling and part of the social circle.

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With Robert Cohn (romantic): Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons her for Brett. With Robert Cohn (romantic): Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons her for Brett. With Robert Cohn (romantic): Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons her for Brett.

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Relationship types

Romantic
Other

Character groups

Minor Paris and Pamplona figures
Expatriate social circle
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Robert Cohn
romantic · negative
Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons… How this plays out →
Robert Cohn
romantic · negative
Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons… How this plays out →
Robert Cohn
romantic · negative
Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons… How this plays out →

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The Sun Also Rises
Cohn's companion in Paris, described as controlling and part of the social circle.
Book I
Cohn's current partner; described as controlling and unhappy in their relationship.
I
Cohn's possessive partner, determined to marry him as her looks fade.
II
Mentioned as Cohn's companion; Jake suggests Cohn's trip to America led to their breakup.
III
At the dinner table and the bal; engages Georgette in conversation.
VI
Confronts Cohn about ending their relationship; reveals his plans to go to England alone.

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