Flat Character

Chapter XIII introduces a new character to The Sun Also Rises; in the chapter, he does not undergo any changes, rather Jake portrays him as the same throughout. The character I am referring to is the Englishman named Wilson-Harris. Wilson-Harris is introduced into the story as "very pleasant"(pg 130). In his brief appearance, he does not have the time to evolve into something more. Jake and Bill are drawn to Harris, as they nickname him because as Bill says, "we're so fond of you" (pg 132). Harris is a kind-hearted man; he buys the men alcohol, shares stories with them, and presents the two men with fishing gifts. When it comes time for the men to leave, Bill asks Jake, "Say, wasn't that man nice?"(pg 133) Obviously, Harris has not changed, but stayed flat. The word "nice" can be used to sum up the man.
Another part that made me pay special attention to Harris was the fact that all three men were in World War I. Clearly, there was a special bond between the three that only soldiers can share. Their fast friendship reminded me very much of the bonds formed in The Things They Carried. It made me again consider how the bonds of friendship can be so easily and quickly formed.