# Jake Barnes — The Sun Also Rises character guide > Jake Barnes in The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Jacob, Barnes, Jacob Barnes, old Jake, Old Jake, Good old Jake, Mr. Barnes, Monsieur Barnes, chez Barnes **First appearance:** 0004-i ## Who they are American expatriate journalist in Paris who narrates the novel, carrying a war wound that shapes every intimacy he cannot have. ## Relationships ### [Robert Cohn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/robert_cohn) _friendship_ Jake maintains a strained friendship with Cohn, often feeling exasperated by his insecurity and possessiveness. ### [Mike Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/mike_campbell) _friendship_ Jake tolerates Mike's drunken antics with weary affection, as they are part of the same expatriate circle. ### [Bill Gorton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/bill_gorton) _friendship_ Bill is Jake's closest male friend, sharing a bond of humor, fishing trips, and mutual support. ### [Count Mippipopolous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/count_mippipopolous) _social_ The Count is a wealthy, worldly acquaintance of Jake's, often present in Brett's social orbit. ### [Robert Cohn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/robert_cohn) _friendship_ Jake maintains a strained friendship with Cohn, often feeling exasperated by his insecurity and possessiveness. ### [Mike Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/mike_campbell) _friendship_ Jake tolerates Mike's drunken antics with weary affection, as they are part of the same expatriate circle. ### [Count Mippipopolous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/count_mippipopolous) _social_ The Count is a wealthy, worldly acquaintance of Jake's, often present in Brett's social orbit. ### [Bill Gorton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/bill_gorton) _friendship_ Bill is Jake's closest male friend, sharing a bond of humor, fishing trips, and mutual support. ### [Mike Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/mike_campbell) _friendship_ Jake tolerates Mike's drunken antics with weary affection, as they are part of the same expatriate circle. ### [Bill Gorton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/bill_gorton) _friendship_ Bill is Jake's closest male friend, sharing a bond of humor, fishing trips, and mutual support. ## In the story ### [The Sun Also Rises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/the-sun-also-rises) The narrator who provides background on Cohn and sets the tone for the expatriate life in Paris. ### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/book-i) Narrator and friend of Robert Cohn; provides insight into Cohn's background and character. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/i) The narrator and Cohn's tennis friend, who observes Cohn's relationship with Frances. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/ii) Narrator and friend of Robert Cohn; works as a journalist in Paris; dismisses Cohn's romantic ideas about travel. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/iii) Narrator; dances with Brett, leaves with her, feels angry at Brett's companions. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/v) Narrator and protagonist; has lunch with Cohn, works at his office, and later meets Cohn again. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/vi) Narrator; waits for Brett, meets Harvey, witnesses Frances's confrontation with Cohn. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/vii) Narrator; dances with Brett, feels a recurring sense of dread and misery, and struggles with his love for Brett. ### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/viii) Narrator; enjoys time alone, works, dines with Bill, and reflects on Brett's absence. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/ix) Narrator and organizer of the trip; corresponds with Cohn and coordinates with Brett and Mike. ### [Arrival in Pamplona](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/x) Arrives in Pamplona, secures bullfight tickets, and mediates tensions between Bill and Cohn. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xi) Narrates the journey to Burguete, interacts with Basques and other passengers, and arranges lodging at the inn. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xii) Jake and Bill fish and talk; Jake reveals he was in love with Brett but claims he no longer cares. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xiii) Narrator and central figure; reflects on afición and mediates group tensions. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xv) Narrator who observes the fiesta's explosion, joins the dancers, and buys leather wine-bottles. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xvi) Narrator and intermediary; introduces Brett to Romero, later walks with Brett and protects Romero from Montoya's message. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xvii) Narrates the chapter; reflects on Cohn's actions and his own injuries; gets into a fight with Cohn. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xviii) Narrates the chapter; observes the fiesta, Brett's happiness, and the bullfight; tries to care for Mike. ### [Book III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/book-iii) Narrates the aftermath of the fiesta, travels to Madrid to help Brett, and shares a final, poignant conversation with her. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/chapters/xix) Narrates the chapter; travels from Pamplona to Bayonne and then to San Sebastian, where he swims and observes the bicycle race. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters/jake_barnes - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sun_also_rises_se/characters