Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Frederic Henry's role in novel
Frederic Henry's role in novel
Protagonist & narrator, American ambulance driver in WWI
What is VAD (Catherine's role)?
What is VAD (Catherine's role)?
Voluntary Aid Detachment - second-tier nursing role
Hemingway hero archetype traits
Hemingway hero archetype traits
Cool-headed, unselfish, grace under pressure
Separate peace concept
Separate peace concept
Henry rejects army duty for personal commitment to Catherine
Rinaldi's relationship to Henry
Rinaldi's relationship to Henry
Italian surgeon roommate, foil character, homosocial bond
Homosocial relationship meaning
Homosocial relationship meaning
Intense male friendship bordering on but not homoerotic
The priest's function
The priest's function
Provides moral guidance, alternative to military values
Dr Valentini's significance
Dr Valentini's significance
Example of Hemingway hero: brash, competent surgeon
Bonello's fate during retreat
Bonello's fate during retreat
Abandons unit to become prisoner, disillusioned with war
Count Greffi's role for Henry
Count Greffi's role for Henry
Model of living with dignity despite age & disillusionment