As the characters in the novel were introduced, it was clearly shown that Gene was jealous of Finny at numerous time

The coming of age Gene underwent throughout the course of the novel proved that he would make the better soldier, not Finny. The knowledge that Gene possessed would be a key element to his survival in the war no matter where he would be placed. His ability to adapt to different situations, or scenarios would be an advantage as well. He would be able to use both his knowledge and his adaptation ability to make impulsive tactical decisions. Gene Forrester proved to be the “one” in answer to the question of who would be a better soldier, based on the mental and physical characteristics that he portrayed in the novel A Separate Peace.

s throughout the duration of book. Finny was the one who had always strived profusely to be the leader of the group as stated by Gene that “Naturally Finny was going to be the first to try, and just as naturally he was going to inveigle others, us, into trying it with him.” (Page 7) In the preceding quote, Gene told of how Finny’s personality portrayed him as constantly being the “dare devil” of the boys in the group, a

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