Jake Barnes is a tragic figure, one that is struggling to come to terms with himself and the society in which he lives.
Jake is like the other characters in 'The Sun Also Rises' in that he is in a society that has changed and he is struggling to find his place in it. Like the other characters, he attempts to distract himself from his problems, by leading an outwardly fun lifestyle, fueled by alcohol.
Unlike the other characters he has a sign of the changes that cannot be ignored. A war injury means that he cannot have sexual relations. While he loves Brett and she loves him, they are unable to stay together because of his inability and so he must watch her have affairs with his friends. The struggle of this adds to his problems, with his injury a constant reminder that his place as a man is questionable.
Another thing that sets Jake apart from the others is his willingness to understand the situation. While he uses alcohol as a distraction we also see him attempt to come to terms with himself and society. He struggles to determine what is right and wrong in this new world.
We see many worthy characteristics in Jake. Even with his wound that should have him more disheartened than the other characters, we see him having a depth that they do not. He is passionate, courageous, intelligent and honest. What he struggles to find is love and purpose.
The tragedy is that his lack of love and purpose it not his own doing. His lack of love stems from his war wound, which makes his love incapable of lasting. And his lack of purpose is really a product of the fractured society he is living in.
Jake is essentially a good character in a bad situation. His struggle is a product of both circumstance and society. With more problems than the other characters, we still see him find the courage to attempt to find meaning. The tragedy is that society has no meaning to offer him, and it is this combination of events and circumstances that causes him to be a tragic figure.
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