Questions and Answers
Jake begins to wonder whether Robert Cohn was a boxing champion because of which of the following?
Robert Cohn goes to Europe because?
Jake's attitude towards Robert Cohn's life is BEST described as?
In Paris, Robert Cohn did all of the following EXCEPT?
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The character who says 'I mistrust all frank and simple people' is?
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Which of these does NOT describe Robert Cohn?
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Robert Cohn had evidently spent a lot of his money on?
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Jake and Robert Cohn are considering a trip together to?
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Jake's early feelings about Robert Cohn are that he?
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According to Jake's description, which of these BEST describes Frances, Robert Cohn's girlfriend?
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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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