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∙ 7y agoWhy is Finny excited to train Gene for the Olympics?
A. He wants to be an Olympian himself.
B. He believes it will round out Gene's personality.
C. He takes pride in his friend.
D. He thinks Gene is out of shape.
ANSWER IT
What motivates Finny to train Gene for the Olympics?
A.His frustrated desire to be an Olympian himself
B.A concern for Gene's emotional and physical health
C.Revenge for knocking him out of the tree
D.A desire to make Gene more well-rounded as a person
His frustrated desire to be an Olympian himself
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∙ 7y agoGene Forrester was the only witness when Finny fell out of the tree in "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles.
he is from outside Boston. That is where his home is. he is a new englander. hoped that helped
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.
Finny lives in the Devon School dormitory at the beginning of the novel "A Separate Peace." Later in the story, he creates a secret society in the school's First Academy Building, where he and Gene spend a lot of time together.
At the end of Chapter 12 is when he dies. Sad but true. He dies because of poor medical care.
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.
The rivalry and resentment between the main characters, Gene and Phineas, was not part of Knowles's experience at Exeter. Knowles has mentioned in interviews that the conflict and envy between Gene and Finny were fictional elements added to the story.
In John Knowles' novel "A Separate Peace," Phineas (Finny) breaks the school record for the 100-yard freestyle swim by completing it in 52 seconds. This achievement showcases Finny's athleticism and sets him apart from his peers at Devon School.
In John Knowles' novel "A Separate Peace," the enemy that Gene confronts is his own internal struggle and jealousy towards his friend Finny. Gene's jealousy and insecurity ultimately drive him to betray Finny, resulting in tragic consequences for their friendship.
The Olympics
Gene tells Finny that he caused him to fall from the tree intentionally, taking away Finny's ability to pursue sports and the Olympics due to jealousy. This lie sets the course for their complicated relationship throughout the novel.
In John Knowles' novel "A Separate Peace," Finny does experience feelings of rivalry and envy towards Gene at times. This is especially evident in a pivotal scene where Finny accuses Gene of trying to take over his position as the best athlete. However, their friendship ultimately prevails over any feelings of jealousy.