And though Finny suspects that Gene did this on purpose, he never accuses him of this behavior because he values their friendship too much, believing that it would be wrong to level such claims at his best friend. This misunderstanding leads Gene to cause Finny to fall out of a tall tree, thereby ruining his athletic career and altering the course of his life. Unfortunately for him, though, Gene’s skepticism interferes with their relationship, since he comes to resent the fact that Finny thinks everyone shares his carefree approach to life. In fact, while Gene feels an intense rivalry with Finny, Finny shares none of Gene’s competitive feelings, simply appreciating the beauty of their friendship and treating Gene with the kind of fellow-feeling that comes along with such close relationships. Finny is forgiving and optimistic, which contrasts with Gene’s more cautious and rational approach to life. His freewheeling behavior often gets him into trouble, but his charm saves him from every potential disciplinary snag. Finny is a talented athlete and a charismatic student leader who’s earned the respect and admiration of the entire student body. Gene’s best friend and classmate at the Devon School.
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