Setting
What is the name of the school?
Devon
Who is Gene’s best friend?
Finny
What sport does Finny create at Devon?
Blitzball.
What does the tree symbolize?
The tree symbolizes a loss of innocence and a turning point in Gene and Finny’s friendship. (so cutesy)
Are Gene and Finny gay?
Yes
Where is Devon located?
New England
What makes Gene want to do his best academically?
Finny is good at sports and he wants to prove himself as equal (or better)
Why does Finny wear a pink shirt?
To show rebellion (cuz hes a baddie and knows hes a ten)
What does the snowball fight during the Winter Carnival represent?
It represents the boys last hurrah of childhood.
Smash
What two rivers are mentioned?
The Devon River and the Naguamsett River
How does Gene change by the end of the story?
He goes from idolizing Finny to looking down at him
What is Finny’s attitude toward rules?
Finny dislikes rules and often bends or ignores them like the diva he is.
What does Finny's fall from the tree represent?
The fall represents the destruction of trust between Feiny(finny and gene), driven by jealousy and betrayal.
Will you marry me?
Im in ur walls
How does the weather change affect the actual mood of the book?
In the beginning of the book it's all summery and stuff and everyone is carefree but as it gets colder and wintery bad stuff happens and it gets darker and colder both figuratively and literally
How does Gene justify his actions toward Finny?
Gene says his jealousy and insecurity clouded his judgment, leading him to act impulsively.
How does Finny react when Gene confesses he caused the fall?
Finny initially refuses to believe it. (da nile is a river in egypt)
What do the two rivers symbolize?
The Devon River is clean and pure, while the Naguamsett River is murky and dirty.
What does Gene do with Finny's shirt while he is gone?
What happens to the staff when the summer session is over?
It gets stricter
How does Gene’s struggle with his identity reflect the themes of war?
Gene’s fight with himself mirrors the conflict and chaos of war, emphasizing themes of loyalty, rivalry, and self-destruction.
What does Finny’s death symbolize in the broader context of the story?
Finny’s death symbolizes the end of innocence and the closure of his childhood. (womp womp)[sorry i cringed too]
How does the marble staircase symbolize the weight of guilt and inevitability?
The staircase is cold and permanent just like Gene's decisions.
What is the ship name for Gene and Finny?
Feiny