The reality of this hypothetical situation remains a mystery, but it does affirm his status as a dynamic character because it reveals how he has grown from witnessing the failed relationships of Brett, whereas she still clings to the notion that he was the right guy for her. Her failure to troubleshoot the cause of her failed relationships is emblematic to theme of the aimlessness of the “Lost Generation.” By not learning from her past relationships, she is doomed to continue meandering from relationship to relationship squandering her life. Jake’s illumination, however, has taught him the despondency of his situation, and will give him aim for the future in the midst of his “Lost” cohorts. What does remain a mystery, though, is how he will continue on in his relationship with Brett. Despite the new frame of mind Jake has, he has always put everything aside for her, even when it has contradicted his own ideals, such as when he introduced her to Romero, even though he, himself, did not want to “corrupt” him or the sport of bull-fighting, and knowing that their love affair would only hurt him. Everything in his life becomes secondary as soon as Brett needs help. So it is a wonder if he will ever stop loving her. In this aspect, Brett will move forward, but