John Knowles's A Separate Peace was a wonderful story about friendship and life. ... In the first chapter, when Gene is visiting Devon fifteen years after he graduated, it shows that Devon meant a lot to him. ... I didn't really have a "favorite part" of A Separate Peace, nor did I have a favorite character. ... John Knowles A Separate Peace is a wonderful book that teaches a lot about friendship and trust. ...

• Word Count: 358
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

In John Knowle's A Seperate Peace , the main characters, Gene and Finny have a unique friendship that transforms throughout chapter four. ... In chapter 4, Gene and Finny get back from a forbidden trip to the beach (Gene is normally a conformist so disobeying the rules is hinting a change in behavior). ... Regardless of the nature of this act, it is obvious that in A Separate Peace, Gene's thoughts and behavior in this chapter create a problem of sympathy that persists throughout the novel. ...

• Word Count: 875
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

As shown in chapter one, it is clear that Gene and Finny's friendship isn't like any other. ... A few chapters later, Finny falls down the stairs and breaks his leg again; the doctor tells Gene that the break isn't as bad this time. ...

• Word Count: 1506
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School