A Separate Peace Essay
In the novel, A Separate Peace by John Knowles, the protagonist, Gene Forrester "battled" within himself to find "a separate peace" and in this process directed his emotions at Phineas, his roommate. Forrester and Phineas formed the illusion of a great companionship, but there was a "silent rivalry" between them in Forrester's mind. Self deceptions in Forrester led him to believe that Phineas was "out to get him" (Forrester). Subconsciously Forrester jounced the limb of the tree and forced Phineas to fall and break his leg. Phineas found out the truth of his "accident" with the help of Leper Lepellier and Brinker Hadley, who were friends that attended Devon High School. Gene Forrester's conflict between his resentment of and loyalty toward Phineas' personality and athletic abilities was resolved by the death of Phineas.
Gene Forrester and Phineas formed an illusion of a great companionship, which was sincere when they jumped from the......

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