Part one of term paper
Brinker Hadley is an important character in the book A Separate Peace. Brinker is in the story for three major reasons: he is used by the author to bring to light Gene's misdeeds, he represents Devon's change from peace to war, and he personifies the general sentiment of those at Devon. Brinker is important for these three reasons. Brinker i ...

Part two of term paper
... Devon's change from peace to war. At the begining of the story, Brinker is obsessed with intra-school affairs: the Golden fleece debating society, being a class leader, and being "the hub of the class." As the story progresses, he loses all interest in Devon minutia, and he turns his attention to the war. This attitude represents very well the attitude of most of Devon's students and faculty. Finally, Brinker is used by the author to personify the general happenings at devon school. He is a ...