He concludes that Finny was jealous of his academic ability and therefore, tried to sabotage him by bringing him out all night before a big test. This is the beginning of his love-hate relationship with Finny.
In chapter 5 of "A Separate Peace," the teachers are upset because the boys are playing hooky and have missed an important lecture on trigonometry. They are particularly disappointed in Gene and Finny for skipping class and not taking their academics seriously.
Falls down the stairs
He wishes he were like Finny.
he caused finny to be hurt
He wishes he were like Finny.
he caused finny to be hurt
Finny (Finnian) the gardener is a boy.
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.
Gene wears Finny's clothes to be like Finny and get away from his own stressful life and be innocent and relaxed like Finny. He feels relief when he puts the clothes on because he feels "intense relief," when he sees himself in Finny's clothes.
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.
because when finny died, gene said it was like his own funeral, finny was apart of him in which case you dont cry.
Finny's 16 years old