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.

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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.