Gene's Friendship In A Separate Piece By John Knowles

How would you define Gene and Finny’s friendship? By them forgiving each other When they forgive each things get done good not terrible. In a Separate Piece by John Knowles Finny and Gene’s relationship is a friendship that encourages one another until jealousy and envy take its toll.

When they first become friends they help each other out. Gene says about Finny in the story, “If Finny hadn’t come up right behind me...I could have fallen”(32). Finny would try to save Gene if he can and he will do anything to help Gene. Phineas is a great friend that wouldn’t let you get hurt by doing stupid stuff. Gene says about Finny, “Yes, he had practically saved my life” (33). Finny cares for him and would do anything for him. Phineas wants Gene to be his friend to the end. This is why, when they try to help each other their friendship becomes stronger.

Gene doesn’t want to upset Finny so their friendship stays in tack. Gene says about Finny, “You don’t think I’ll upset him or anything” (63). He cares about what Phineas thinks about him because they were great friends. Gene wants Finny to not be mad at him so their friendship can stay intact. Gene says about his biggest mistake, “I couldn’t say anything” (66). He knows he can’t make up excuses for what he has done. He’s going to have to find other ways to make up what he

Gene says about Finny and their friendship, “Finny and I went along the Boardwalk in our sneakers and white slacks” (47). They can overcome their hardships and be friends still after something tragic happens. Their quarrels and trials can’t destroy their friends till the end. Gene says, “It was surprising how well we got along in these weeks” (55). They can still be friends even though Gene pushed him out of the tree. They forgive each other for what they do even though it isn’t right then and there it takes time to heal a deep wound. When they care for each other they can overcome any