Novel Analysis: For Whom the Bell Tolls By Ernest Hemingway The story first takes place in Guadarrama Mountains, during the Spanish civil war. Robert Jordan, is an American teacher who has volunteered his services to the Loyalists in their fight against the Fascist rebels. He becomes torn between his new found love, Maria, and a life threatening mission. His love of Maria and the realization of his possible death is crucial to the action forthcoming during the story. Characters: Robert Jordan,was the protagonist of the story. He has personality traits spanning various aspects of t