When Finny break the swimming record. Gene said he will called up the Devonian to send reporters and a photographer. Another character foil between Gene and Finny is, Finny does not strive for attention like Gene. This characterized Gene is arrogant and like to brag about his accomplishments. Gene is being egocentric for thinking Finny refused to break the record again to impress Gene. If Gene and Finny are like brothers. Gene is like the older one jealous for attention which make him more childish than Finny.
