Separate peace and The Dead Poets Society

1. In chapter two, there are a couple of times when the narrator¡¯s affection for, and admiration of, Finny¡¯s hypnotic turn to distrust and jealousy. It seems that Gene wants Finny to fail or be caught. For example, when Gene thinks ¡®I was beginning to see that Phineas could get away with anything. I couldn¡¯t help envying him that a little, which was perfectly normal.¡¯ Gene tries to justify his envy, but it is a growing feeling, and Finny doesn¡¯t really seem to do anything to deserve the growing envy. Finny just is that way. Furthermore, as Finny continues to get away with stuff, Gene¡¯s feelings grow. ...