because Finny was loved by the teacher and the students. Gene was jealous of him because he was so athletic and everyone liked him. Therefore Gene felt hatred for Finny and this created an insecurity in himself.
Brinker lives by the rules, but Phineas does not
the Olympics
He believes in Gene's goodness.
He broke the swimming record.
He believes in Gene's goodness.
He Regresses
The main characters in "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles are Gene Forrester and Phineas (Finny). Other important characters include Leper Lepellier, Brinker Hadley, and other students at Devon School.
free spirited, manipulative, athletic
why might brinker be considered a foil to phineas in a separate peace
It was called Blitzball, and it involved throwing the medicine ball and attacking whoever held it. I love Phineas.
It was called Blitzball, and it involved throwing the medicine ball and attacking whoever held it. I love Phineas.
It was called Blitzball, and it involved throwing the medicine ball and attacking whoever held it. I love Phineas.