Jake Barnes

Robert Cohn

Jake maintains a strained friendship with Cohn, often feeling exasperated by his insecurity and possessiveness.

Mike Campbell

Jake tolerates Mike's drunken antics with weary affection, as they are part of the same expatriate circle.

Bill Gorton

Bill is Jake's closest male friend, sharing a bond of humor, fishing trips, and mutual support.

Count Mippipopolous

The Count is a wealthy, worldly acquaintance of Jake's, often present in Brett's social orbit.

Robert Cohn

Jake maintains a strained friendship with Cohn, often feeling exasperated by his insecurity and possessiveness.

Mike Campbell

Jake tolerates Mike's drunken antics with weary affection, as they are part of the same expatriate circle.

Count Mippipopolous

The Count is a wealthy, worldly acquaintance of Jake's, often present in Brett's social orbit.

Bill Gorton

Bill is Jake's closest male friend, sharing a bond of humor, fishing trips, and mutual support.

Mike Campbell

Jake tolerates Mike's drunken antics with weary affection, as they are part of the same expatriate circle.

Bill Gorton

Bill is Jake's closest male friend, sharing a bond of humor, fishing trips, and mutual support.

The Sun Also Rises

The narrator who provides background on Cohn and sets the tone for the expatriate life in Paris.

Book I

Narrator and friend of Robert Cohn; provides insight into Cohn's background and character.

I

The narrator and Cohn's tennis friend, who observes Cohn's relationship with Frances.

II

Narrator and friend of Robert Cohn; works as a journalist in Paris; dismisses Cohn's romantic ideas about travel.

III

Narrator; dances with Brett, leaves with her, feels angry at Brett's companions.

Chapter IV

Narrator; rides with Brett, leaves the bar, goes home, receives Brett late at night, and lies awake reflecting on his wound and relationship with Brett.

Chapter V

Narrator and protagonist; has lunch with Cohn, works at his office, and later meets Cohn again.

VI

Narrator; waits for Brett, meets Harvey, witnesses Frances's confrontation with Cohn.

VII

Narrator; dances with Brett, feels a recurring sense of dread and misery, and struggles with his love for Brett.

Book II

Jake continues to navigate his social circle in Paris, dealing with the complexities of his relationships with Brett, Cohn, and others.

Chapter VIII

Narrator; enjoys time alone, works, dines with Bill, and reflects on Brett's absence.

IX

Narrator and organizer of the trip; corresponds with Cohn and coordinates with Brett and Mike.

Arrival in Pamplona

Arrives in Pamplona, secures bullfight tickets, and mediates tensions between Bill and Cohn.

XI

Narrates the journey to Burguete, interacts with Basques and other passengers, and arranges lodging at the inn.

Chapter XII

Jake and Bill fish and talk; Jake reveals he was in love with Brett but claims he no longer cares.

XIII

Narrator and central figure; reflects on afición and mediates group tensions.

XIV

Narrates the chapter, reflecting on his drunkenness, reading Turgenev, and his philosophy of paying for everything. He observes the pre-fiesta preparations and interacts with Brett and Cohn.

XV

Narrator who observes the fiesta's explosion, joins the dancers, and buys leather wine-bottles.

Chapter XVI

Narrator and intermediary; introduces Brett to Romero, later walks with Brett and protects Romero from Montoya's message.

XVII

Narrates the chapter; reflects on Cohn's actions and his own injuries; gets into a fight with Cohn.

XVIII

Narrates the chapter; observes the fiesta, Brett's happiness, and the bullfight; tries to care for Mike.

Book III

Narrates the aftermath of the fiesta, travels to Madrid to help Brett, and shares a final, poignant conversation with her.

XIX

Narrates the chapter; travels from Pamplona to Bayonne and then to San Sebastian, where he swims and observes the bicycle race.