As it has been said before, “friendship is enjoying your differences as well as your similarities.” It has been clearly shown throughout the narrative that Brinker and Finny have differences. But if you look closely it also becomes apparent how similar the two are. The two are much more similar than it appears on the surface. Leadership is shown in the two, they both have a competitive spirit, and they both enjoy pushing the boundaries. Brinker and Finny are two characters that are more likely to take control of a situation. There is no fear to step up to the plate and determine what would arise next. On page 106 when Finny was in his room Brinker influences Gene to tell Finny his idea of enlisting. Brinker was quick to jump on the opportunity
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Brinker tends to push the boundaries socially. He often says things that may be considered as rude and unnecessary. Finny came back to Devon after the accident and Brinker tried to make things uncomfortable instantaneously. Turning to Gene on page 106, he said, “So, your little plot didn’t work so well after all.” He says things like that to push buttons and get a response. Finny pushes the boundaries as well. He does so in a social and physical way. Socially, he breaks rules constantly and manages to slip away from getting into trouble because he is a good speaker. Gene illustrates this when he expresses his shock of how much Phineas gets away with. Gene said, “Phineas was going to get away with even this.” Physically, he pushes he boundaries by doing things that could hurt him very badly. He jumped out of trees for fun not thinking about the possible consequences. Obviously, both boys prove to push boundaries quite frequently throughout the novel. In a subtle way Finny and Brinker are very similar. Both are leaders, both influence Gene, and they both push the boundaries. They have differences along with similarities. Recognizing both sides of a person is what will make a friendship. In the end, it is clear to see that the characters have more similarities than what would initially be
Brinker tends to push the boundaries socially. He often says things that may be considered as rude and unnecessary. Finny came back to Devon after the accident and Brinker tried to make things uncomfortable instantaneously. Turning to Gene on page 106, he said, “So, your little plot didn’t work so well after all.” He says things like that to push buttons and get a response. Finny pushes the boundaries as well. He does so in a social and physical way. Socially, he breaks rules constantly and manages to slip away from getting into trouble because he is a good speaker. Gene illustrates this when he expresses his shock of how much Phineas gets away with. Gene said, “Phineas was going to get away with even this.” Physically, he pushes he boundaries by doing things that could hurt him very badly. He jumped out of trees for fun not thinking about the possible consequences. Obviously, both boys prove to push boundaries quite frequently throughout the novel. In a subtle way Finny and Brinker are very similar. Both are leaders, both influence Gene, and they both push the boundaries. They have differences along with similarities. Recognizing both sides of a person is what will make a friendship. In the end, it is clear to see that the characters have more similarities than what would initially be