Character Analysis Of Finny

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Finny is the main character's roommate. Finny is very hyper, athletic, and spontaneous. He is well liked at the Devon School by his classmates and teachers. He is the rebel of the story. He does not listen to the rules and can get out of any situation. He is popular and the leader of his group. After all the rebellious things he does, he is innocent. He is not wicked or mean. He is kind and people envy him. Gene Forrester pushes him off the tree and is paralyzed. The readers do not know if it was initial or not. He still finds forgiveness in his friend even after what he did to

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