A Farewell to Arms In the novel A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway, Frederic Henry is a true Hemingway “code hero”. As an American Lieutenant in the Italian Army, Frederic Henry endures many hard times. Driving an ambulance in World War I, Frederic does more than what his job calls for. He is courageous and disciplined but quite detached from life. Frederic Henry is a true “code hero” because he is involved in a …showed first 75 words of 392 total…

…showed last 75 words of 392 total…Frederic encompasses many distinguishing characteristics. During good and bad times, it is always an occasion for him to drink. He drinks during his time living with Catherine on the mountain and throughout the war. He also is very brave in daring situations. Frederic faces and is once wounded in warfare. In addition, he remains devoted to his friends. Frederic obviously displays a particular code of behavior characterized by his drinking, his courage, and his competence.