Content 1.Brief Introduction 2.Characters 3.Motifs 4.Conclusion,The story is about a group of young American and English expatriates in Paris trying to enjoy their lives after the World War I.,Jack Barnes,1. The narrator and protagonist of the novel 2. An American veteran of World War I 3. A journalist in Paris 4. Struggle : Brett, impotence (physical wound ), moral vacuum (mental wound),Lady Brett Ashley,1. A beautiful British socialite who drinks heavily 2. Waiting for a divorce 3. Loves Jack but cant give up sex 4. Loves independence but gets no happiness from it,Robert Cohn,1. A wealthy American writer living in Paris 2. Differences: nonveteran , Jew 3. Believes in prewar ideals of love and fair play 4. Target for the cruel and petty antagonism of his friends 5. Almost loses everything for the love of Brett,Excessive Drinking,Nearly all of Jakes friends are alcoholics. a way of escaping realityendure lives lacking in purpose and affection. Drawbacks: 1.brings out the worst in the characters, particularly Mike 2.worsens the mental and emotional turmoil 3.avoid confronting their problems Positive effects: a relaxing, friendship-building, even healthy activity.,The Failure of Communication,The conversations among Jake and his friends are rarely direct or honest. They hide true feelings behind a mask of civility. They can talk about the war only in an excessively humorous or old-fashioned way.,The moments of honest, genuine communication generally arise only when the characters are feeling their worst.,False Friendship,Jack VS a bicycle team manager:drink together, enjoy a friendly conversation, make plans to meet for the last time the next day. But Jack sleeps through this meeting, having no regard for the fact that he will never see the man again.,False friendships relate closely to failed communication. Many of the friendships in the novel have no basis in affection.,e.g.,Conclusion,Thank you,The end,