Essay Archive - A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace is a novel about two boy's lives and how they evolve
during the course of WWII. The story was written by John Knowles, who also left
home to attend a school at the age of 15. The story involves many instances in
which the barriers between friendship and rivalry are cited. One of the main
characters of the story, Phineas, often demonstrates that it is important to be
yourself and try to make the best out of a situation whenever confronted by one.
Phineas is athletic, friendly, and competitive.
Phineas is a very athletic person. He seems to be good at any sport he
tries and a....
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