Jealousy The Strongest Form Of Self Destruction

Maddie Fender Mrs. Monzel Period 6 17 October 2016 Jealousy: The Strongest Form of Self-Destruction In A Separate Peace by John Knowles, Gene Forrester and his best friend Phineas, or Finny, as Gene likes to call him, live and confront conflict at the all-boys boarding school of Devon during World War II. Gene and Finny possess traits that vary greatly, which cause both conflict and jealousy for both of them. A compare and contrast of Gene and Finny’s perception of self and others and their conflict management behavior reveals Knowles’ theme that jealousy lies at the heart of the creation of internal enemies. Finny and Gene both perceive themselves differently, as Gene’s insecurities draw back to internal turmoil while Finny’s humble confidence causes jealousy between the two boys and creates a force inside the soul that must be controlled. 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