Questions and Answers
What was never considered essential to the Devon school?
the quadrangle surrounding the far common
What would an alumnus remember if somebody mentioned Devon?
the Center Common
What did the Far Common combine?
scholasticism and grace
What part of Devon was donated to the war?
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What did the 80 MPH Jeeps rolling on the side of a mount instead of on a smooth road remind Gene of?
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What were the soldiers in the Jeeps singing?
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Who asked, 'What's in those trucks?'
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Who said, 'They look like sewing machines'?
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Who exclaimed, 'They are sewing machines!'?
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Who said, 'If only Leper had enlisted in the Army Air Force and been assigned to Parachute Riggers' school'?
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Who mentioned, 'Let's not talk about Leper'?
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Where were the Army Air officers and the Headmaster having a ceremony?
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The summer after Finny died was peaceful and no one rushed.
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Who said, 'Dad's here. I told him to take his cigar down to the Butt Room. He wants to meet you.'?
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Who remarked, 'I can't imagine any man in my time settling for duty on a sewing machine.'?
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Who said, 'I was going to wait and be drafted.'?
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What does Gene enlist in and where are they sending him?
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What did Brinker enlist in?
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Who stated, 'You have to do what you think is the right thing.'?
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What does Gene learn about friendship?
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Who said, 'I may even get killed'?
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Who mentioned, 'But I'll be damned if I'll have that Nathan Hale attitude of his about it'?
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Who said, 'They're all children about that war. Did you never notice?'?
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What does Gene think is the source of Brinker's disillusionment during winter?
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What did Gene realize about war?
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What all had disappeared as the war came to Devon?
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What did Phineas do for Gene during their friendship?
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How does Gene see the world now?
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What did Finny leave for Gene?
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What did only one person escape? Who was the one person?
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What was more official than getting a diploma for Gene?
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What did Phineas absorb and take?
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What was Gene's wartime experience?
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Who was the only person who didn't experience hatred?
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Who said, 'How dare this threaten me? I am too good for this sort of handling, I shall rise above this'?
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Who believed one should strike out at war always and everywhere?
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Who suggested developing a careless general resentment against war?
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What did everybody but Finny construct for themselves about the war?
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Who said, 'emerge from a protective cloud of vagueness only to meet war and give up the struggle'?
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Study Notes
Devon School and Memories
- The quadrangle surrounding the Far Common was deemed non-essential to Devon school.
- Alumni of Devon often reminisced about the Center Common as a key feature of their experience.
The Far Common
- The Far Common embodied a blend of scholasticism and grace.
- This part of Devon was contributed to the war effort, marking a significant change due to the conflict.
Soldiers and Youth
- 80 MPH Jeeps on rough terrain brought Gene to reflect on the nature of adolescence.
- Soldiers traveling in the Jeeps sang "Roll Out the Barrel," emphasizing a mixture of morale and nostalgia.
Conversations and Reflections
- Brinker raised questions about the contents of trucks while Gene compared them to sewing machines.
- Brinker lamented that if Leper had enlisted in the Army Air Force, it might have changed outcomes for themselves.
Gene's War and Relationships
- The ceremony attended by Army Air officers and the Headmaster took place on the steps of Veazy Hall.
- Misconceptions about peace were prevalent; only Gene and a few others felt any semblance of tranquility after Finny's death.
Enlistment and Choices
- Gene enlisted in the Navy, destined for Pensacola; Brinker joined the Coast Guard.
- Mr. Hadley emphasized the importance of doing what one believes is right.
Understanding Friendship
- Gene learned that true friendship involves accepting a friend's flaws, which occasionally included their parents' shortcomings.
- Brinker's struggle with the idea of war revealed deep-rooted resentment towards the older generation for forcing their conflicts onto youth.
Insights About War
- Gene concluded that wars are not forged by specific generations but stem from a fundamental ignorance in humanity.
- The war's arrival at Devon resulted in the disappearance of happiness and essential materials like rubber and silk.
Legacy of Finny
- Throughout their friendship, Phineas created an atmosphere that allowed Gene to thrive.
- Gene began to perceive the world through Finny's perspective, carrying the weight of a youthful innocence left behind by Finny.
Reflection on the War Experience
- Finny uniquely emerged unscathed by war's bitterness, while Gene ultimately betrayed him.
- Cleaning out his locker symbolized more for Gene than receiving a diploma; it was the culmination of his experiences.
Emotional Responses and Attitudes
- Phineas absorbed Gene's animosity toward the war, preparing him mentally for the battle ahead.
- Gene's formative wartime experiences were centered around his time at Devon, reflecting on his internal conflicts.
- Finny stood as the solitary individual untouched by the hatred that war often breeds.
Broader Perspectives on War
- Various characters illustrated different attitudes towards war; Mr. Ludsbury maintained an air of superiority.
- Quackenbush advocated for continuous resistance toward the conflict, while Brinker exhibited a general resentment against war.
- Most found themselves constructing defenses against a nebulous enemy, revealing the complexities of their perceptions.
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