A separate peace

             In the book " A Separate Peace" it exemplifies true feelings and characteristics of ordinary people. It takes place in 1942 during the dark days of World War II. The book is based on a flashback by main character and narrator Gene Forrester. Based at a highly regarded prep school, by the name of Devon Institute. There's a constant struggle between a group of boys go through a roller coaster ride. Having their ups and downs as any group of friends would have. Other main characters; Leper Lepplier, Phineas a.k.a Finny and Brinker Hadley. Each of the friends are jealous of each others abilities ,irrespondible in their actions, insecure about their feelings and deny the truth and feelings. Each having problems with others push the boundaries whether it's the school staff or one another. .
             Within the group of friends Gene and Finny were the closes. Finny is the leader of the pack suggesting the odd ideas of games and "fun" things to do. Finny, the athlete, created games such as "Blitzball". A game that only the few succeeded in, majority of the time it was Finny dominating , conforming rules that fit his style. No one would say anything to Finny because he was considered the biggest, the strongest, and overall the "best" athlete the group had to offer. The main culprit was Gene, whatever Finny wanted he would follow in his steps. Gene was intimidated by Finny's ways, didn't always agree upon his ideas and couldn't stand how he could talk to his way out of trouble. Many incidents strengthened their relationship as well weakened. Trips to forbidden places wasn't rare for the two. In the beginning, the two tied their friendship close by making a jump together off a tree into a creek, the same tree that only the seniors were allowed on for preparation for the war. The jump started the "Super Suicide Summer Club" where only members who jumped united together were allowed in. Another incident at the same setting strengthened the relationship, Finny saved Gene's life grabbing a hold of Gene's arm as he lost his balance at the top of the branch, Gene admired Finny's heroics.