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A Seperate Peace

“The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose.” (Richard R. Grant). Who am I? What is my purpose in life? The search for identity often leads to an “identity crisis”. Struggle to find identity sparks feelings of jealousy and envy towards those confident and at peace with themselves. A Separate Peace, written by John Knowles, displays the lives of young men struggling to find their identity and purpose amidst World War II. The struggle for identity and purpose between these boys sparks those feelings of hate, envy, jealousy, love, and friendship. Identity is a sought after possession which is found amidst war, natural gifts, and dangerous friendships.
During World War II young men at Devon search for the pride and purpose fresh troops demonstrate when riding off to war. The troops proudly display their sense of purpose; to serve till death on the battlefield. The peace which troops display despite knowing that death is near pushes young......


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