Opposites Attract in Even the Sun Rises by Ernest HemingwayA proverb once stated: "Opposites attract." Scientists, chemists, doctors and even matchmakers around the world know this statement to be true. However in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, the relationship between Lady Brett Ashley and Robert Cohn proves this statement wrong. Throughout the novel, Lady Brett has many types of relationships with a variety of people, most of whom are men. Some of these men include Jake Barnes, the story's narrator, Mike Campbell, her supposed husband, and Pedro Romero. Lady Brett's relaxed, independent and rather promiscuous lifestyle creates many conflicting relationships with the various men she has affairs with. Brett's contrasting relationships sometimes bring out the best qualities in people and other times unfortunately bring out the worst qualities. Throughout the book Lady Brett's adversarial relationship with Robert Cohn brings out Cohn's unpopularity, immaturity, and his possessive and obsessive control over Brett. Throughout the book, Robert Cohn acts like a polite and funny guy to most people. However, around Brett and the people he associates with the most, Cohn's annoying and conceited personality comes out. During a fishing trip, Jake introduces his friend Bill to Cohn. From the beginning Cohn's annoying personality irritates Bill and they begin to argue. After Cohn announces that he will not be going with them to Burguete to fish, Bill states, "'And as for this Rober...... middle of paper......lity. In summary, Robert Cohn and Lady Brett Ashley are defined as opposites who do not attract. Compared to Cohn, Brett differs greatly. Brett is well-liked, outgoing, mature, relaxed and independent; Cohn is generally unpopular, immature, possessive, infatuated and argumentative. Cohn's infatuation with Brett brings out his worst qualities. The opposing relationship between Cohn and Brett was visible throughout the book. In conclusion, Robert Cohn and Lady Brett Ashley have an opposing relationship in which their opposing personalities differ significantly.