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Where is Finny taken? What does Gene do?
Finny was taken to the infirmary. Gene looks and listens next to the window of the infirmary.
How does Finny react upon seeing Gene? What happens to him?
Finny was very angry when he saw Gene. Finny arched out at Gene and fell off the bed.
Where does Gene spend the night?
Gene spends the night at the stadium.
Why does Gene return to the infirmary?
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What does he tell Finny?
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What does Finny say about denying the war? What does Gene say about Finny being a soldier?
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What is resolved between the boys?
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What does the doctor tell Gene? How does Gene react? Why?
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What moves into the far common in June?
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What branch of the service does Gene join? Brinker?
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What does Gene say his war was?
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What was Phineas the only one not to do during his time on earth?
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Study Notes
Finny's Condition and Gene's Emotions
- Finny is taken to the infirmary; Gene observes him through the window and struggles to get a clear view.
- Upon seeing Gene, Finny reacts with anger, causing him to fall off the bed.
Gene's Actions and Feelings
- Gene spends the night at the stadium, indicating a sense of longing or discomfort.
- He returns to the infirmary to bring Finny's clothes and toiletries as requested by Dr. Stanpole.
Conversations and Reflections
- Gene expresses to Finny that he feels a sense of belonging in the infirmary due to their shared experiences.
- Finny is conflicted about the war, questioning his own ability to serve, while Gene doubts Finny's usefulness in combat due to his injury.
- Gene and Finny resolve their past conflict regarding the incident at the tree, suggesting a reconciliation of their friendship.
Tragic News and Its Impact
- Dr. Stanpole informs Gene of Finny's death; Gene is emotionally numb, feeling as though he has attended his own funeral.
Changes and Developments
- The war advances into the far common in June, marking a shift in the atmosphere and context of their lives.
- Gene enlists in the Navy, whereas Brinker joins the Coast Guard, highlighting their divergent paths.
- Gene reflects that his war began early in his life, symbolically identifying a personal conflict instead of a traditional battlefield experience.
- Gene acknowledges that Finny, unlike others, never truly confronted his inner battles, creating a profound commentary on their relationship and the nature of conflict.
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Test your understanding of Chapters 12 and 13 of 'A Separate Peace'. This quiz covers key moments and character interactions between Finny and Gene, focusing on emotional responses and pivotal plot developments. Dive deeper into the themes of friendship and conflict in the story.
