"The Devon faculty had never before experienced a student who combined a calm ignorance of the rules with a winning urge to be good, who seemed to love the school truly and deeply, and never more than when he was breaking the regulations, a model boy who was most comfortable in the truant’s corner." Finny from A Separate Peace by John Knowles is one of the most likable and relatable characters you will ever read about. Finny is a charming and witty character who can get away with everything. All the students and staff members enjoyed him. Finny also has a very strong connection to his friend Gene and stays loyal to him until the end. Finny's sharp personality and devoted loyalty made him adored by the entire school. Finny's sharp, slick, and cunning personality made him extremely likable.
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They were throwing around the ball and having a great time together. Within minutes, an entire group of students joined them wanting to play. Finny's "crazy" and creative ideas were able to entertain people all the time. Blitzball was the surprise of the summer. Everybody played it; I believe a form of it is still popular in Devon. But nobody can play it as it was played by Phineas. He had unconsciously invented a game which brought his athletic gifts to their highest pitch." “I wanted to be sure you’d recovered. That’s why I called up, I knew that if you’d let them put anyone else in the room, then you really were crazy. But if you didn’t, I knew you wouldn’t. Well, I did have just a trace of doubt, that was because you talked so crazy here. I have to admit, I had just a second when I wondered. I’m sorry about that, Gene. Naturally, I was completely wrong.” Finny explains to Gene why he called the school. Finny wanted to make sure Gene was no longer taking responsibility for his fall. Finny even apologizes for thinking that Gene might have been responsible for his fall. Finny demonstrates absolute loyalty to his
They were throwing around the ball and having a great time together. Within minutes, an entire group of students joined them wanting to play. Finny's "crazy" and creative ideas were able to entertain people all the time. Blitzball was the surprise of the summer. Everybody played it; I believe a form of it is still popular in Devon. But nobody can play it as it was played by Phineas. He had unconsciously invented a game which brought his athletic gifts to their highest pitch." “I wanted to be sure you’d recovered. That’s why I called up, I knew that if you’d let them put anyone else in the room, then you really were crazy. But if you didn’t, I knew you wouldn’t. Well, I did have just a trace of doubt, that was because you talked so crazy here. I have to admit, I had just a second when I wondered. I’m sorry about that, Gene. Naturally, I was completely wrong.” Finny explains to Gene why he called the school. Finny wanted to make sure Gene was no longer taking responsibility for his fall. Finny even apologizes for thinking that Gene might have been responsible for his fall. Finny demonstrates absolute loyalty to his