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Separate Peace Analysis

A Separate Peace

Author John Knowles writes a compelling story of two boys

whose lives are intertwined together by virtue of being roommates

at a military academy. The time, the beginning of World War II,

plays a significant part in the story as the author uses the

anticipation of going off to war as an important aspect of the

book. The plot of the story, the relationship between the two

boys, is influenced by the knowledge that military duty for their

country awaits them upon graduation.

The theme of the story seems to be the need of the two boys

to balance each other's unique type of personality. Phineas seems

to be the domineering, outgoing, super-active type, who needs

Gene, a quiet, subdued sort of introvert, to provide a partner

in crime for his wild endeavors. Gene, unable to stand up to

Phineas, gives in again and again,......


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Approximate Pages: 12 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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