Character: FINNY Throughout the novel A Separate Peace there were two dominant characters. Perhaps the most useful in the reading of the novel was the character of Phineas, also known as Finny who supplies the qualities of a charismatic, athletic, and strong leader. Finny is the best friend of the novel's main character, Gene. By reading into the text and integrating the aspects of symbol and theme the reader is given a clear picture of …showed first 75 words of 784 total…

…showed last 75 words of 784 total…Gene in order to explain the thoughts the reader must acquire to understand the meaning of the story. A Sperate Peace would not contain a theme of friendship nor a theme of maturity if it were not for Finny's character. Through the development and significance of Phineas the novel provides a clear picture that without a sturdy friendship, one shake can throw a person off course yet allow them to develop a sense of themself.