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The Sun Also Rises Chapter 1 Flashcards
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The Sun Also Rises Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Jake begins to wonder whether Robert Cohn was a boxing champion because of which of the following?

  • Cohn's smashed-in nose (correct)
  • Cohn's habit of bragging about his boxing victories
  • Cohn's eagerness to go to boxing matches in Paris
  • Cohn's reputation as an aggressive fighter
  • A scar on Cohn's temple
  • Robert Cohn goes to Europe because?

  • He thinks the people are more cultured
  • His girlfriend urges him to (correct)
  • He thinks he will fit in better in Europe
  • He was brought up in Europe
  • A scar on Cohn's temple
  • Jake's attitude towards Robert Cohn's life is BEST described as?

  • Bemused (correct)
  • Envious
  • Approving
  • Disapproving
  • Horrified
  • In Paris, Robert Cohn did all of the following EXCEPT?

    <p>Had love affairs with several women at once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The character who says 'I mistrust all frank and simple people' is?

    <p>Jake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these does NOT describe Robert Cohn?

    <p>Joyful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Robert Cohn had evidently spent a lot of his money on?

    <p>Running a journal of the arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jake and Robert Cohn are considering a trip together to?

    <p>Go hiking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jake's early feelings about Robert Cohn are that he?

    <p>Thinks Cohn is showing off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Jake's description, which of these BEST describes Frances, Robert Cohn's girlfriend?

    <p>Domineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characters and Relationships

    • Jake Barnes reflects on Robert Cohn’s boxing history, influenced by his aggressive nature and physical traits, like a smashed-in nose and a scar.
    • Cohn is driven to Europe partly due to his girlfriend's encouragement, suggesting pressures from romantic relationships.
    • Jake's perception of Cohn is bemused, indicating a mix of amusement and detachment rather than jealousy or disapproval.

    Cohn's Activities and Characteristics

    • In Paris, Cohn engaged in various pursuits, including boxing, writing a novel, playing tennis, and reading. However, he did not have multiple love affairs simultaneously.
    • Cohn is depicted as rich, peaceable, literary, and athletic but not joyous, illustrating a complex character with deeper emotional struggles.
    • Financially, Cohn appears to have spent considerable sums supporting out-of-work friends, showcasing his generosity or perhaps a misguided sense of responsibility.

    Plans and Dynamics

    • Jake and Cohn contemplate a hiking trip, highlighting their companionship despite underlying tensions.
    • Initially, Jake has mixed feelings about Cohn, expressing a fondness but also viewing him as someone who showcases his achievements, suggesting a critical yet supportive friendship.
    • Frances, Cohn's girlfriend, is characterized as domineering, setting the stage for potential conflict in their relationship dynamics.

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