Chapter XIV Pgs: 151-155

This chapter is relatively short however Jake does present a philosophy that he comes up with when he is drunk that is actually a [METAPHOR.] the metaphor compares relationships, specifically his with Brett, and the “cost” of these relationships. Jake says that in order to have good things you have to pay for them, whether it be monetarily, physically, or even mentally. He also says that “Enjoying living was learning to get your moneys worth and knowing when you had it” (152)