Part one of term paper
is a remarkable story about the relationship between two young students, Gene and Phineas. Their friendship develops through the formation of secret societies and late night card games. A tragic event, at first glance an accident, changes their lives forever. As the story unfolds the friends have to deal with the fact that the unfortunate ev ...

Part two of term paper
... Leper, Gene’s friend, is treated as an outcast by his peers and is shunned by society. Leper’s isolation forces him to enlist for military service. The tree from which Phineas falls and breaks his leg is also allegorical. This tree is the place where Finny and Gene first learn about good and evil. The various types of characters in John Knowles’ novel, all necessary for a good story, make it an excellent choice for this reading list. Gene Forrester, the main character, is an exceptional stud ...