Friendship in A Separate Peace In John Knowles' novel A Separate Peace, friendship is a distinguished theme. Friendship is exhibited when two people share many common interests, do not turn on each other, and are not envious of each other. Due to the fact that Gene and Finny's relationship does not demonstrate any of these characteristics, they do not have an authentic friendship. In this book it appeared as if Gene and Finny had a …showed first 75 words of 935 total…

…showed last 75 words of 935 total…your friend, and not be jealous of your friend. Gene and Finny's friendship didn't contain these traits therefore they didn't have a very good relationship. Even though you may want to be friends with someone who is popular, you should get to know the person well, learn their likes and dislikes, and most important of all is learn to trust them knowing they like you for who you are: not the symbol you stand for.