The novel A Separate Peace is set against the background of World War II. The book depicts a peaceful New England's boy's school by the name of Devon. It is confining place, surrounded by enormous playing fields. However, it brings a peaceful atmosphere as it is filled with sunshine, and has a peaceful river flowing through campus. The school is based upon the author’s own experience at boarding school, therefore is accepted as an …showed first 75 words of 318 total…

…showed last 75 words of 318 total…admire him. He is considered the best athlete in school, moving with perfect physical grace, harmony, and coordination. He is also known as the boy who never makes a mistake, even though he is always spontaneously saying and doing the unexpected. Finny enjoys things that are new and different. He thrives on challenges, and when none presents itself, he invents one: the tree-jumping game is the first- and ultimately the most costly. Gene idolizes him.