A Farewell to Arms: Chapter 39

The color-coded bars in this section make it easy to track the themes throughout the work. Each color corresponds to one of the themes explained in the Themes section of this LitChart. For instance, indicates that all five themes apply to that part of the summary.

Summary Analysis Themes

In January, the weather turns sharp and cold. Henry’s beard has grown in. One day, as they rest at an inn during a walk, they agree that they don’t miss seeing other people. They worry that the baby, “that little brat,” might interfere with their isolation and come between them.

Henry and Catherine’s relationship is too insular by now to make room for anyone, even their own child.