Jake Barnes

Jake Barnes is a fictional character from Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises." He is an American journalist living in Paris, known for his stoic demeanor and complex emotional struggles. Once involved with a woman named Brett Ashley, he experiences unfulfilled love and feelings of inadequiciency due to a war injury that left him impotent. Throughout the story, Jake navigates themes of disillusionment, identity, and the post-war aimlessness of the Lost Generation. His character embodies quiet resilience, grappling with personal pain while trying to find meaning in a changing world.