Character guide

Frederic Henry

major

Also known as Fred, Henry, Mr. Henry, Enrico Federico, Federico, Enrico, Tenente, Signor Tenente

American ambulance driver serving on the Italian front during World War I.

Catherine Barkley

major

Also known as Catherine, Cat, Miss Barkley, Mrs. Henry, Madame Henry

British nurse who becomes Frederic's lover and the mother of his child.

Rinaldi

supporting

Also known as Poor Rinaldi, Rinaldo Sporchissimo, Rinaldo

Italian surgeon and Frederic's close friend, known for his jovial and womanizing nature.

The Priest

supporting

Also known as Priest

Kindly chaplain in the Italian army who offers spiritual guidance to Frederic.

Piani

supporting

Loyal Italian ambulance driver serving under Frederic's command.

Aymo

supporting

Also known as Bartolomeo, Bartolomeo Aymo, Barto

Gentle Italian ambulance driver who serves with Frederic's unit.

Bonello

supporting

Italian ambulance driver in Frederic's section, pragmatic and sometimes ruthless.

Ettore Moretti

minor

Also known as Ettore

Italian-American fighter pilot who boasts about his war exploits.

Miss Gage

minor

Also known as Gage

American nurse working at the hospital where Frederic recovers.

Miss Van Campen

minor

Also known as Van Campen

Strict superintendent of nurses at the American hospital in Milan.

Count Greffi

minor

Also known as The Count Greffi

Elderly Italian nobleman who plays billiards with Frederic in Stresa.

Helen Ferguson

minor

Also known as Helen, Ferguson, Fergy, Miss Ferguson

Scottish nurse and Catherine's close friend at the hospital.

Ralph Simmons

minor

Also known as Simmons, Sim

American opera singer studying in Italy who helps Frederic escape.

Gino

minor

Italian soldier who discusses the war with Frederic near the front.

Passini

minor

Italian ambulance driver who is killed in a mortar attack.

Manera

minor

Italian ambulance driver in Frederic's section.

Gordini

minor

Italian ambulance driver who serves briefly in Frederic's unit.

Dr. Valentini

minor

Also known as Valentini

Confident Italian surgeon who operates on Frederic's leg.

Old Meyers

minor

Also known as Meyers, Mr. Meyers

American expatriate living in Milan who frequents the horse races.

Mrs. Meyers

minor

Wife of Old Meyers, also an American expatriate in Milan.

Crowell Rodgers

minor

Also known as Crowell

Young American soldier who visits Frederic in the hospital.

Edgar Saunders

minor

Also known as Saunders

American sculptor living in Milan who visits Frederic.

Gavuzzi

minor

Italian ambulance driver in Frederic's section.

Bassi

minor

Also known as Bassi Fillippo Vicenza, Fillipo Vincenza, Fillipo Vincenza Bassi

Italian officer who assists with ambulance operations.

Mr. Guttingen

minor

Also known as Guttingen

Swiss hotel owner who rents a room to Frederic and Catherine.

Mrs. Guttingen

minor

Wife of the Swiss hotel owner who helps Frederic and Catherine.

Mrs. Walker

minor

Also known as Walker

Nurse at the American hospital in Milan.

George

minor

Bartender at the hotel in Stresa who helps Frederic and Catherine escape.

Rocca

minor

Italian soldier who jokes about the war with Frederic.

Rinin

minor

Italian soldier briefly mentioned in conversation.

Emilio

minor

Italian soldier who speaks with Frederic about the war.

Georgetti

minor

Italian soldier mentioned in the mess hall.