There are many cycles in the book and one of the most evident is that of Lady Brett Ashley and men. ... The ex-patriots are members of the post- World War I generation that is sometimes referred to as the "Lost Generation". ... He lost a part of himself in the war. To a certain degree his whole generation lost something in the war. ... The sun is setting on the lost generation; their best days have passed them by. ...

• Word Count: 770
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Survivors during this time period were labeled,The Lost Generation.? ... The two main characters, Jake and Brett Ashley, cannot love either physically or emotionally. ... Both of them are wounded, Jake physically and Brett Ashley, emotionally. ... Robert Cohn, another character, becomes immediately attracted to Brett Ashley. ... His willingness to endure public humiliation for her reinforces the Lost Generation's belief that love had died in World War One itself, along with all other pre-war values. ...

• Word Count: 1139
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School