The art of being unbothered
In The Sun Also Rises , almost everyone seems to have mastered some version of unbothered-ness. They drink, go out, travel, and push aside their problems. Seems like if they stay busy enough, they won't have to think about what's actually going on. Jake and Brett are probably the clearest example of this, especially when it comes to their relationship. They both know they love each other, but neither seems to know what to do with that. Jake tends to act like he's okay with their situation, even when Brett's relationships with other men clearly affect him. Brett, meanwhile, is more open about her feelings toward Jake, but she continues seeing other men and keeping herself occupied. For example, when Brett tells Jake she's in love with him but also says they can't be together because of his injury, they both seem to accept the situation without actually moving on from it. Jake acts like he can handle being her friend, while Brett keeps coming back to him for comf...
