Phineas and Gene, along with the other boys of Devon School formed a universe of their own during World War II. In A Separate Peace, John Knowles examines the social problems of "All-American" kids. He questions ideas of jealousy, perfection, forgiveness, love, justice and injustice, all of which show insight into society at large.

Gene's unknown, not admitted jealousy of Phineas drives the pot of the novel. The dark thoughts and confused feel

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Approximate Word count = 402
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)