“All stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no

true story-teller who would keep that from you.”

Ernest Hemingway

Book One Why doesn’t Frederic visit the priest’s

family? Book Two Contrast the previous romantic

relationships Catherine and Frederic have had.

This section of the novel is considered one of the most powerful examples of war writing.

Hemingway’s journalistic background helps him to write with detailed accuracy.

Historically, the town of Caponetto was the scene of one of the biggest retreats of WWI, representing a huge military disaster for Italy and the Allies.

Book Three

Book Three The description builds to a crescendo

of lost discipline, confusion, and anarchy of which Frederic cannot be a part.

It is his “farewell to arms.”• How does Frederic conduct himself during

this time?• What do the teenage girls represent?• Read the poems on your handout and

complete the questions.

Book Four The dialogue is not as stilted. Identify two reasons Count Greffi is

memorable. Frederic tries to articulate his beliefs. In chapter 34, find the passage which

begins, “That night at the hotel, in our room…”

What are his ideas regarding love, life, and loneliness.