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What do we learn about Brett in Chapter 5?
In this chapter, the character of Brett is introduced, providing important background information about her. We learn that she is 34 years old and gain insights into her romantic past, as well as the circumstances surrounding her encounter with Jake. Drawing parallels to A Farewell to Arms, Hemingway brings his characters together while the male protagonist is recovering in a military hospital, being cared for by a nurse. This nurse-patient relationship takes on a significant irony within the context of The Sun Also Rises.
Interestingly, Brett appears somewhat unconventional as a caregiver, as she comes across as someone who...
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