characters
who is genes best friend
finny
what tree becomes the most important symbol in the novel
the devon tree
what major theme is shown through gene and finny
friendship
what school do gene and finny attend
devon school
why does gene think finny is his rival
competitive
which character is naturally athletic
finny
what does the devon tree sybolize
loss of innocence and genes betrayal
what emotions drives many of genes actions
jealousy
what happens at the tree that changes everything
finny falls and breaks his leg
why is genes confession important
shows guilt and forgiveness
who narrates the story
gene Forrester
what does the winter carnival symbolize
escape from war and adulthood
what theme is shown by genes regret after finny accident
guilt
what does finny organize during the winter
the winter carnival
why does finny struggle to believe gene intentionally hurt him
see good in people cant imagine betrayl
which character struggles the most with jealousy
gene
what does water often symbolize for gene
confusion and emotional struggle
how does the novel explore the loss of innocents
betrayal war and growing up
why can finny no longer play sports
his leg injury
explain gene being submerged in water during the Quackenbush fight
symbolizes emotional confusion and conflict
how does finny serve as foil to gene
trusting, and confident
why is the devon school itself symbolic
no dangers of war
what lesson does gene learn by the end of the novel
the greatest army can be the conflict within yourself
what tragic event occurs towards the end of the book
finny dies after a second operation
how does the title a sperate peace connect to genes journey
gene finds peace by accepting his actions and overcoming conflict with himself