The Sun Also rises

  1. What has Jake sacrificed by the end of the novel and why does he do so?
  2. How do the jokes about stuffed dogs tie in with the novel and Brett, in particular?
  3. Explain how bullfighting serves as a metaphor in the novel.
  4. Find three instances in this novel in which Jake seeks, is in, or is surrounded by water. If water represents rebirth, what kind of rebirth is Jake experiencing in each case?
  5. Jake struggles to find meaning, or at least contentment, post-war given his inability to be with Brett. While Jake continues to be pulled toward his religion, he doesn't find satisfaction there. Explain at least one other option the novel offers as a possible path forward for Jake.