A Farewell to Arms
Gino is a “patriot,” according to his own and Henry’s descriptions. Does Henry share Gino’s patriotism?
From chapter 9. Support your answer with textual evidence.
From chapter 9. Support your answer with textual evidence.
Henry is not a patriot like Gino. Henry does not feel strongly about the cause, and certainly is not out for glory. He turns from the horrors of war to a passionate, escapist love affair with Catherine Barkley, and the all-consuming love helps distract him from the brutality around him.