Finny remains the only one outside of the joke. He doesn't want to play along and imagine Leper in various epic scenarios. So he draws Gene away from that crowd, away from the Butt Room all together, into a world inhabited only by the two of them,
In the book, this is where Gene is questioned about his role in Finny's fall.
Gene is questioned about his role in Finny's fall.
Gene offers Finny friendship and support after causing him to fall out of the tree. He feels guilty for his actions and wants to make amends by being there for Finny when he needs someone to rely on. Through this experience, Gene learns the importance of loyalty and compassion in their friendship.
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.
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.
When Gene arrives in the Butt Room, Brinker announces that he's been waiting for him, ready to interrogate him about what happened the night of Finny's fall. Brinker also hints at uncovering the truth behind the incident and is determined to get to the bottom of the matter.
Finny
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.
Finny rushed out of the room because he was overcome with emotion during a heated argument with Gene. His impulsiveness led him to storm out rather than face the intensity of the moment.
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 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.