# Chapter V explained — The Sun Also Rises

> Chapter companion for The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.

## What happens

Jake and Robert Cohn have lunch, where Cohn reveals his infatuation with Lady Brett Ashley, leading to a tense argument. Later, Jake enjoys a peaceful morning working in Paris, then meets Cohn again for another lunch, where Cohn continues to express his frustrations.

## Themes in this chapter

### Disillusionment and Aimlessness

Cohn's inability to write and his vague plans to go to South America reflect a sense of aimlessness.

### Love and Sexual Frustration

Cohn's infatuation with Brett and Jake's bitter remarks highlight frustrated romantic desires.

### Expatriation and Alienation

The characters' lives in Paris as expatriates, detached from their home countries, underscore alienation.

## Character check-ins

### Jake Barnes

Narrator and protagonist; has lunch with Cohn, works at his office, and later meets Cohn again.

### Robert Cohn

Expresses his love for Brett Ashley, argues with Jake, and later meets him for another lunch.

### Lady Brett Ashley

Discussed by Jake and Cohn; Cohn is infatuated with her, and Jake provides background on her life.

### Mike Campbell

Mentioned as Brett's fiancé, currently in Scotland.

### Krum

Fellow correspondent; shares a taxi with Jake and Woolsey, discusses social life.

### Woolsey

Fellow correspondent; shares a taxi with Jake and Krum.

## Key lines

> She's a drunk. She's in love with Mike Campbell, and she's going to marry him.

Jake dismisses Brett as an alcoholic and states she is committed to Mike.

_Jake's blunt assessment of Brett's character and situation._

> You're really about the best friend I have, Jake.

Cohn declares Jake his closest friend after their argument.

_Cohn's reliance on Jake despite their conflict._

> I can't get this second book going.

Cohn is struggling to make progress on his new writing project.

_Cohn's creative block reflects his broader dissatisfaction._

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