Fulton thinks that “The way Jake pushes the issue aside suggests that his search for fulfilling life will be less successful then Brett’s” (72). Jake Barnes is typical representative of the “lost generation”: a middle-aged man, who went through the war, abusing alcohol, and unable to define his own existing. He was wounded in the war, and was struggling to accept his condition. According to Hemingway, Jake tried to “Not to think about it. Try and take it sometime. Try and take it” (39). His love to Brett was blind, and he was ready do anything for her comfort. He understood they cannot be together but hopelessly kept asking if they can be together. Brett opposite to Jake was always looking for own satisfaction. She knew she had no passion
