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Brinker brought Leper back to Devon School
Brinker summons Gene and Finny to the assembly room to question them about the incident where Finny fell from the tree. He wants to investigate what really happened and hold someone accountable for the accident.
In the book "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles, Brinker Hadley introduces the idea of facing reality and accepting the consequences of one's actions. He represents the pragmatic and authoritative side of the boys' world at Devon School. Brinker also symbolizes the loss of innocence and the transition into adulthood for the main character, Gene.
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Brinker brought Leper back to Devon School
The accident at the tree (apex)
Phineas is angry with Brinker at the assembly room because Brinker accuses him of deliberately causing Finny's fall from the tree, which resulted in Finny's injury. Phineas feels betrayed by Brinker's accusation and does not understand why Brinker would think he would do such a thing.
Finny returns to Devon.Finny organizes the Winter Carnival.Gene goes to visit Leper in Vermont.Brinker summons Gene and Finny to the Assembly Room.Finny falls down the stairs.
Brinker takes Phineas and Gene to the assembly room in order to confront them about the incident at the tree that led to Finny's injury. He wants to get to the truth of what really happened and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Brinker barges into Finny and Gene's room after campus hours and forces them to go with him. He brings them to the assembly room that he was able to open using the keys he had from the school. Deuces, I'm out.
Brinker summons Gene and Finny to the assembly room to question them about the incident where Finny fell from the tree. He wants to investigate what really happened and hold someone accountable for the accident.
Brinker calls Gene to the Assembly Room to question him about the incident, suspecting foul play in Finny's fall. Brinker wants to uncover the truth behind what happened for the sake of clarity and justice. This event marks a turning point in the novel, leading to the revelation of the complexities of friendship and betrayal.
"Here's your prisoner, gentlemen."
The green room is the Assembly room.
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.
Brinker takes Gene and Finny to the Assembly Room in A Separate Peace to hold a mock trial for their involvement in Finny's fall from the tree. He hoped to uncover the truth behind the incident and bring closure to the accusations swirling around them.