have to do.Once they reach Sweden they settle down for the winter in an isolated chateau in the mountains. This part of the story is concentrated solely on their love for each other and their relaxing times together without the worries of the war to interfere. This gives a strong sense of happiness which in the end will aid in the emphasis of the tragedy. The ending is like a double slap in the face, Lieutenant Henry is hoping for the best. His concern is with Catherine first and the baby second. When she goes into labor he is not overly concerned. He takes time to have a few drinks and read a paper. The first tragedy he has to face is the loss of the child. He seems willing to accept this since Catherine is still alive. Once the doctors tell him she will be alright he begins to have hope for the future. Then Catherine dies from a hemorrhage , She dies apologizing to him for causing him grief and not being able to be with him. Then the Lieutenant is left in a cold dreary foreign country to reflect his tragic losses alone. With a new Rubish 5understanding that life is only a giant cruel punishment with only forced moments of joy here and there to prolong the suffering....
