To determine the cause of Finny's fall out of tree.
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.
Gene tries to tell Finny the truth about what happened in the tree, but Finny gets angry. Gene then tries to pretend the conversation didn't happen because he realizes he is just hurting Finny even more.
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.
Falls down the stairs
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.
Yes, Gene does tell Finny the truth. This is when Gene visits Finny in his mother's house. Gene knew he was guilty and felt the need to confess to Finny. Gene told him that he purposefully jounced the limb to knock Finny out of the tree. However, Finny was hurt more by what Gene admitted to then what Gene did. Finny told Gene to get out of his house. Later, when Finny came back to school, he ignored this conversation.
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.
In the book, this is where Gene is questioned about his role in Finny's fall.
because finny never lost his innocence, but gene did, and when gene lost his innocence, his bestial side was revealed, which allowed him to take out his anger on finny
Gene realizes that Finny genuinely cares about their friendship and does not hold any grudges or jealousy towards Gene. Gene understands that Finny sees him as a true friend and not as a rival or competitor.
Gene admires Finny's ability to bring out the best in people and lift their spirits. He admires Finny's athleticism, fearlessness, and charisma. Gene is also drawn to Finny's genuine kindness and loyalty as a friend.
Finny may appear small and old to Gene because Gene has just had a transformative experience and his perception of Finny has shifted. This could symbolize Gene seeing Finny in a new light, perhaps with more understanding or empathy. It also suggests that Gene's focus is now on his own abilities and growth rather than on comparing himself to Finny.