... , fully sheltered from the audacity of a world at war. Thoughts of the impending war linger in the minds of the two central characters, Gene and Phineas, as their graduation approaches. John Knowles" novel, A Separate Peace, addresses the conflict that these characters will face in their transition from sheltered high school life to the harsh and unshielded world outside its gates. Brinker Hadley ... has to "study his French" (83), he exhibits his true nature in wanting to please his parents and teachers, and most importantly, himself. He is a slave to his books and works hard to get goo...

• Word Count: 1132
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School