« “Besides, what happened to me is supposed to be funny. I never think about it. " "Oh, no. I'll tell you not to do it'” This quote gives the idea of ​​the loss Jake Barnes suffered during the war. His castration caused him to lose not only his virility but also his chance with Lady Brett Ashley. Although Jake tries to downplay his infatuation and love for Brett, it shows at times. However, the reader understands that Jake really likes Brett. Jake also understands that since Brett is a woman of aficion and passion, Jake's loss also means Brett's ultimate loss. It is no secret to the characters and the reader that Brett could not do without intimacy, and because Jake will never fully provide that intimacy, their relationship will never be complete. Even though Jake and Brett might be meant for each other, Brett will eventually come back to Michael. “I was all bandaged up. But they had spoken to him about it… “you gave more than your life”. What a speech! » Even though Jake was spared during the Great War, he lost another part of his life and his future. Jack tries to compensate for his lack of a real future with Brett or any other woman with his passion for bullfighting and other frivolities. In John Steele Gordon's article, "What We Lost in the Great War," Gordon laments the loss of hope and future felt by the war generation. The characters in the novel, particularly Jake, illustrate the lack of direction felt after the war. Their aimless drinking, partying and partying is an example of the lack of focus in their lives. “Romero was quite the show. I don't think Brett saw another bullfighter...there were two other matadors, but they didn't count. ...became his vice president.Question: How did the split between Jefferson and Adams affect American politicsChapter 6: FriendshipIn chapter 6, Ellis continues the story of the political divide between Jefferson and Adams. Ellis describes the consequences of Adam's presidency and thus Jefferson's defeat. Adams' emotional and erratic response to Jefferson's presidency is also noted. However, their division is soon bridged and their fragile friendship blossoms again with renewed correspondence through letters. Ellis discusses the letters exchanged after the two men retired and the signing of the letters. It also shows how the letters lead to possible arguments. Ultimately, the friendship shines through when both men die on the same day, with Adam's last words being a tribute to his friend. Question: How did Adams' personality affect his politics.?