Paris is a reflection of the inner selves of Jake, Brett, and Robert.
Each of the characters hopes to get something out of their time in Paris, but the city
itself is ultimately a reflection of who each character is.
Jake is looking
for himself in Paris; he wants to know who he is and what his personal life philosophy should
be. Instead of actually working on his job as a writer, he experiences Paris by interacting with
others and spending time in places like cafes. Part of the reason why Jake is unsure of who he
is as a person is that he was injured in such a way that he can't have sexual intercourse
anymore. He's lost but not unhappy about it. Paris is a refuge from who he used to be that
allows him to explore these philosophical questions.
Robert, on the other
hand, is disillusioned by Paris. At first, he enjoys it in the same way he enjoys his
relationships with women. It's free, easy, and exciting. When he stays too longlike in his
relationship with Brett where he...
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