Robert Cohn

Mike Campbell

Mike openly taunts and belittles Cohn out of jealousy over Brett's attention, creating bitter antagonism.

Bill Gorton

Bill is cordial but dismissive toward Cohn, viewing him as an outsider among the group.

Jake Barnes

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

Frances Clyne

Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons her for Brett.

Harvey Stone

Harvey is a cynical, down-on-his-luck writer who casually insults Cohn in Paris cafés.

Mike Campbell

Mike openly taunts and belittles Cohn out of jealousy over Brett's attention, creating bitter antagonism.

Bill Gorton

Bill is cordial but dismissive toward Cohn, viewing him as an outsider among the group.

Jake Barnes

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

Mike Campbell

Mike openly taunts and belittles Cohn out of jealousy over Brett's attention, creating bitter antagonism.

Bill Gorton

Bill is cordial but dismissive toward Cohn, viewing him as an outsider among the group.

Frances Clyne

Frances is Cohn's controlling, bitter mistress who publicly berates him after he abandons her for Brett.

Harvey Stone

Harvey is a cynical, down-on-his-luck writer who casually insults Cohn in Paris cafés.

The Sun Also Rises

Introduced as a wealthy, insecure former boxer from New York, recently returned from America and involved with Frances Clyne.

Book I

A wealthy Jewish writer and former boxing champion; struggles with insecurity and seeks validation through travel and relationships.

I

Introduced as a former Princeton boxing champion, now a writer in Paris, dominated by Frances Clyne.

II

Returns from America changed after his novel is accepted; becomes vain and obsessed with traveling to South America after reading 'The Purple Land.'

III

Present at the bal; watches Brett with eager expectation; asks her to dance.

Chapter V

Expresses his love for Brett Ashley, argues with Jake, and later meets him for another lunch.

VI

Subject of Frances's public humiliation; passive and silent as she attacks him.

Book II

Cohn's return from America and his persistent attachment to Brett contribute to the underlying conflicts within the group.

Chapter VIII

Not seen; Jake receives a note from him about a future fishing trip to Spain.

IX

Writes to Jake from Hendaye; eager to join the fishing trip and meets them in Bayonne.

Arrival in Pamplona

Nervous and awkward about his secret meeting with Brett in San Sebastian, stays behind in Pamplona while Jake and Bill go fishing.

XI

Sees Jake and Bill off at the bus in Pamplona, waving goodbye as they depart.

XIII

Present at the café; target of Mike's drunken insults; reserved and formal at supper.

XIV

Spends mornings studying Spanish or getting a shave. Follows Jake and Brett to church, but is pleasant during the walk to the gypsy camp. Jake wishes Mike would not treat him so badly.

XV

Sits with Bill and Jake at the café; asks about the foreigners and goes to fetch Brett and Mike.

Chapter XVI

Target of Mike's drunken insults; remains at the table with a sallow, yellow look.

XVII

Beaten by Romero; confronts Jake and Mike about Brett's whereabouts; physically assaults Jake.