... are based on real people (Hulse 3-4). The title, A Farewell to Arms has a double meaning behind it. Essentially in the book, Frederic Henry has to bid a farewell to arms' to be with Catherine, the arms in this meaning signifying weapons and war. But in the end, he has to bid another farewell to arms' when he has to let go of Catherine when she dies, the arms in this meaning signifying love. This shows two of ... acts like a married man, and Frederic is convinced that he cares more about Catherine and the baby and less about the Italian cause (Brackett 158). Another example of irony in A...

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