As the book concludes, Gene is now free of the guilt he owned throughout the book. From causing Finny to break his leg and cripple him for life to ultimately his death, Gene has always felt guilty for his actions. Now, this guilt has dissipated for him. For example, on the last page of the novel, Gene states that “I killed my enemy” (204). His enemy could represent Finny, because by the end of the book, he dies. However, his enemy could also be himself; it could represent the dark and jealous side of him. He always envied Finny for being superior, such as his innocence, his athletics, and his ability to not see competition and make enemies. When the book ends, his resentment towards Finny goes away. He is no longer jealous Finny. Another time
