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Summary Of The Book 'Separate Peace'

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In the book, “Separate Peace” community is exemplified first through both Gene and Finny resided in a boarding school for young men/boys. The young men had future aspirations of moving forward in life by enlisting in the WWII. As we all know by enlisting into the military the men all share the same goal which is fighting and protecting our country. Secondly, community was presented through the boys being friends and never separated. Both individuals were a part of the super suicide society. A club where boys came together and shared or participated in the same activities. Example the club created rituals such as jumping out of a tree before every club meeting. This community was led by finny who was the daring and best athlete amongst the

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