The Sun Also Rises: Chapter IV~Foreshadowing

Hemingway foreshadows what may happen later on in the book through the line, "We kissed again on the stairs..." Jacob and Brett obviously have feelings for each other, but have too many fears, apprehensions, and/or something that is holding them back. I feel that this line foreshadows that at some point Brett and Jacob may, after years of debate, get together. Brett wants to be with Jacob; however, something is holding her back. Hemingway, alludes to the fact that there is a chance that the two will realize what is truly more important to them. Neither of them are able to let eachother go. On the other hand, neither Jacob or Brett are able to fully commit to one another. The fact that they are still attracted to each other foreshadows that the good will eventually outweigh the bad.