1. Phineas and Gene in A Separate Peace
" This quote deals with some of the deeper themes in the novel A Separate Peace. ... The end of Tad Williams' quote states, "...every time we tell a lie, the thing that we fear grows stronger.... The friendship that they shared and the bonds they created through trust disappeared and fear and doubt took root in their place. Gene, being afraid of what others would think, let fear cloud his judgements and ultimately ruin his friendship with someone he cared deeply about; the one thing he tried to avoid....
- Word Count: 654
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School