The Sun Also Rises: Chapter XIII~Rising Action

Up to this chapter, Hemingway buids up to the plot through rising action. Nothing too new and exciting occurs. The characters are in Spain and trying to meet up with each other which causes some drama. The fact that Mike and Robert are not getting along well does not bode well for the group of friends. Spain seems to be the place that the characters like the best; however, they get into many quarrels over trivial things. Brett seems to be a common theme for the men to fight over and have jealousy for those who are close to her. Hemingway builds up the story a lot in order acclimate the reader to the characters. Through the rising action, we come to know more and more about the characters.