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A Separate Peace: Three Symbols
The three dichotomous symbols in A Separate Peace by John Knowles
reinforce the innocence and evil of the main characters, Finny and Gene.
Beside the Devon School flow two rivers on opposite sides of the school,
the Naguamsett and the Devon. The Devon provides entertainment and
happiness for Gene and Finny as they jump from the tree into the river and
hold initiations into the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session.
Finny, Gene, and their friends use the Devon's warm water to play in during
the carefree summer session. The Devon brings out ....
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