How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Why did you join up with the Italians?"
"I was in Italy, […], and I spoke Italian." (5.7-8)
Characters are constantly asking Frederic about this. His natural embrace of what is supposed to be foreign is foreign to some people Frederic encounters. It is also intriguing and provocative.
Quote #2
"[…] really you are just like me underneath."
"No I’m not."
"[…] You are really an Italian. All fire and smoke and nothing inside." (10.48-50)
Did we expect him to say "Italian"? Rinaldi isn’t necessarily giving Frederic a compliment. He’s telling him they are not only "war brothers" but also brothers in emptiness. All flare and no heart.