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After the fall, Finny becomes more vulnerable and introspective. It causes him to question his own physical abilities and reevaluate his relationships with others. The incident ultimately leads to a shift in his outlook on life and his understanding of the world around him.
Finny fell out of the tree because Gene shook the branch they were standing on, causing Finny to lose his balance and fall. It was not a deliberate act on Gene's part, but rather a moment of impulsiveness and jealousy.
The boys know Finny has fallen down the stairs because they hear a "blunt, cracking thud," followed by Finny's scream. They rush to the bottom of the marble staircase and find Finny lying in a heap at the bottom. The impact of his fall is evident from the pain and shock on his face.
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When Gene and Finny are called to the Assembly Room, they are accused of causing disruption at Devon School by jumping off a tree into the river. Gene confesses to shaking the branch which caused Finny's fall, leading to his injury. Finny is devastated by the realization that Gene intentionally caused his accident.
In the novel "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles, it is suggested that Finny's fall from the tree is a result of Gene's unconscious actions. Gene himself later reflects on his jealousy towards Finny, hinting that he may have intentionally caused the incident.
His heart was indirectly but morally wounded by Finny's fall.
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Gene's roommate when Finny is away in "A Separate Peace" is Brinker Hadley. Brinker plays a significant role in the novel as he is curious about Gene and Finny's relationship and gets involved in trying to uncover the truth about what happened with Finny's fall from the tree.
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The dialogue between Gene and Finny in the Infirmary includes Gene reassuring Finny of his innocence in causing the fall, and Finny expressing his disbelief and disappointment in what had happened. Finny also insists on Gene accepting the truth about his involvement in the accident.
In the book, this is where Gene is questioned about his role in Finny's fall.