The Sun Also Rises

by Ernest Hemingway

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The Sun Also Rises: Book II, Chapter 18 Summary and Analysis


New Character
Belmonte: a retired bullfighter who returned to the ring

Summary
On the last day of the fiesta, Brett stops by, gets a beer, and asks if Robert has gone. She asks Jake how he feels. She tells him Robert has hurt Romero badly. Mike, who is drinking, has been silent. He starts ridiculing Brett for her affairs with Romero and Robert. Brett asks Jake to take a walk. She is radiant and shows adoration and concern for Romero. She also says his people disapprove of her. They stop in a church to say prayers for Romero.

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