Lady Brett Ashley in "The Sun Also Rises"

Paper Summary:

This book analyzes the character Lady Brett Ashley from "The Sun Also Rises", a novel by Ernest Hemingway. The paper describes her as a strong and independent female that is comfortable with her sexuality. The author considers Brett an early feminist and describes her flighty behavior and relationships with men. The paper also explains why, despite her questionable behavior in the novel, Lady Brett Ashley can still be considered a sympathetic character.

From the Paper:

"She is the dominant figure in her relationships and she does not permit herself to be pressured into a relationship. Brett also has a soft side that is displayed by the way that she shows kindness to the men in her life by breaking things off early on. If she married them, they would certainly be miserable because of her flighty behavior. She is unhappy with her circumstances and frustrated that she is unable to be with the one man that could possibly bring her contentment. Despite her questionable behavior in the novel, Lady Brett Ashley can still be considered a sympathetic character."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hemingway, Ernest. The Sun Also Rises. New York: Scribner, 1995.

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