Quotes From 'A Separate Peace'
One in the Same
The ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes is fundamental to human characteristics. Through friendship, this can be taken to the next level. The University of Virginia put out of study of brain activity. The group scanned twenty-two different people who were warned of receiving a small electrical shock to one of three options: themselves, their best friend, or a stranger. Through this study, scientists have learned that the brain activity of the person in danger, versus the friend, is essentially the same. James Coan, director of the study, stated that,
“People close to us become a part of ourselves, and that is not just metaphor or poetry, it’s very real. Literally we are under threat when a friend is under threat.”
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Because my war ended before I ever put on a uniform; I was on active duty all my time at school; I killed my enemy there. Only Phineas never was afraid, only Phineas never hated anyone.” (pg. 204)
In this passage, Gene purpose that at every time in one’s life, they must give up their innocence and see the world for what it is: a hostile place where one must fight their enemies. Most of his friends were taught this lesson at war; however, Gene learned this lesson even before he left Devon. Finny’s final mark of moral superiority, or final breaking point, was his ability to see the good in everything. However, this did not allow him to cope with the realities of life. In the end, Gene is tied to Finny. There will always be a part of him that will not be able to let go. Because of their strong bond and codominance towards each other, a part of Gene was forever gone when Finny died. Gene’s seamily minut idea of believing envying your best friend is safe, he was lead down a dark and envious path. Gene and Finny were bond together not only through their friendship, but in their
The ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes is fundamental to human characteristics. Through friendship, this can be taken to the next level. The University of Virginia put out of study of brain activity. The group scanned twenty-two different people who were warned of receiving a small electrical shock to one of three options: themselves, their best friend, or a stranger. Through this study, scientists have learned that the brain activity of the person in danger, versus the friend, is essentially the same. James Coan, director of the study, stated that,
“People close to us become a part of ourselves, and that is not just metaphor or poetry, it’s very real. Literally we are under threat when a friend is under threat.”
In A Separate Peace, two boys, Gene and …show more content…
Because my war ended before I ever put on a uniform; I was on active duty all my time at school; I killed my enemy there. Only Phineas never was afraid, only Phineas never hated anyone.” (pg. 204)
In this passage, Gene purpose that at every time in one’s life, they must give up their innocence and see the world for what it is: a hostile place where one must fight their enemies. Most of his friends were taught this lesson at war; however, Gene learned this lesson even before he left Devon. Finny’s final mark of moral superiority, or final breaking point, was his ability to see the good in everything. However, this did not allow him to cope with the realities of life. In the end, Gene is tied to Finny. There will always be a part of him that will not be able to let go. Because of their strong bond and codominance towards each other, a part of Gene was forever gone when Finny died. Gene’s seamily minut idea of believing envying your best friend is safe, he was lead down a dark and envious path. Gene and Finny were bond together not only through their friendship, but in their