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A S eparate P eace Introduction to By John Knowles

A S eparate P eace Today’s presentation –Author –Setting –Plot –Characters –Literary Elements

About the Author John Knowles Born in West Virginia on September 16, 1926 Born in West Virginia on September 16, 1926 Knowles was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, which served as a model for the setting of A Separate Peace. Knowles was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, which served as a model for the setting of A Separate Peace. A Separate Peace was Knowles’ first work, which earned him the Rosenthal Award of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. This established Knowles as a successful author. A Separate Peace was Knowles’ first work, which earned him the Rosenthal Award of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. This established Knowles as a successful author.

Phillips Exeter Academy Devon School, the setting of A Separate Peace, is based heavily on the Phillips Exeter Academy. Devon School, the setting of A Separate Peace, is based heavily on the Phillips Exeter Academy.

Phillips Exeter Academy

Historical Context World War II Began in 1939 when the Germans invaded Poland, and officially ended in August 1945, when the Japanese surrendered. Began in 1939 when the Germans invaded Poland, and officially ended in August 1945, when the Japanese surrendered. A Separate Peace takes place during the summer of 1942, directly in the center of World War II. A Separate Peace takes place during the summer of 1942, directly in the center of World War II. In America: In order to cope with the war, America instituted rations on books, sugar, coffee, and other goods. In order to cope with the war, America instituted rations on books, sugar, coffee, and other goods. To conserve gasoline, a national 35 MPH speed limit was implemented, and driving for pleasure was banned. To conserve gasoline, a national 35 MPH speed limit was implemented, and driving for pleasure was banned. Most young women either dated older men, or didn’t date at all!Most young women either dated older men, or didn’t date at all! By the summer of 1942, many Americans realized that the war was far from over. By the summer of 1942, many Americans realized that the war was far from over.

Plot Overview Story is told as a flashback to 16 years ago from Gene Forrester’s perspective Gene was a quiet, intellectual student at the Devon School in New Hampshire. During the summer session of 1942, Gene becomes close friends with Finny, his daredevil roommate The remainder of the plot centers on the relationship between Gene and Finny and the cast of surrounding friends at Devon.

Gene Forrester Finny Elwin “Leper” Lepellier Brinker Hadley Cliff Quackenbush Chet Douglass Mr. Ludsbury Dr. Stanpole Mr. Patch-Withers A Separate Peace Characters

Gene Forester Unreliable Narrator/protagonist Gene is in his early thirties, visiting the Devon School for the first time in years. Flashbacks to a story of his childhood from the vantage point of adulthood. Has love-hate relationship with his best friend Finny Gene is also often jealous of Finny because he is good at everything and so carefree

Finny Honest, handsome, energetic, self- confident, best athlete in the school Extremely likable – able to talk his way out of any situation Gene describes Finny like that of a Greek hero (always excelling physically, always spirited.) Finny loves the thrill of competition and does not care about winning/losing Always thinks the best of people, counts no one as his enemy, and assumes that the world is a fundamentally friendly place.

Ellwin Leper Lepellier Quiet, peaceful, nature-loving boy Leper has hallucinations that reflect the fears and angst of adolescence He fears transformation of boys into men—and, in wartime, of boys into soldiers, which causes anxiety and inner turmoil.

Brinker HadleyCliff Quakenbush straight-laced and conservative. complete confidence in his own abilities believes in justice and order and goes to great lengths to discover the truth when he feels that it is being hidden from him. Manager of the crew team Boys at Devon have never liked Quackenbush frequently takes out his frustrations on anyone whom he considers his inferior

Chet Douglass Mr. Ludsbury Mr. Patch-Withers Gene’s main rival for the position of class valedictorian excellent tennis and trumpet player and possesses a sincere love of learning. The master in charge of Gene’s dormitory Stern disciplinarian Dr. Stanpole Devon’s resident doctor Caring man who laments the troubles that afflict the youth of Gene’s generation. The substitute headmaster of Devon during the summer session. Runs the school with a lenient hand

Literary Context A Separate Peace belongs to a genre of literature called Bildungsroman. This is a German term which describes a novel whose main character matures over time, usually from childhood. A Separate Peace belongs to a genre of literature called Bildungsroman. This is a German term which describes a novel whose main character matures over time, usually from childhood. The novel is based on events that happened during Knowles’ years at the Phillips Exeter Academy. The novel is based on events that happened during Knowles’ years at the Phillips Exeter Academy. Similar to Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace deals with children coming to terms with their identity set against the backdrop of World War. Similar to Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace deals with children coming to terms with their identity set against the backdrop of World War.

Main Themes Internal and external conflicts. The plot is dominated by Gene’s progression toward maturity. The relationship between war and peace. The backdrop of the war plays a vital role in the novel. The nature of friendship. The relationship between Gene and Finny is the novel’s focus. People’s ability to change. Is change really possible? Biblical allegory. Finny = Christlike Gene = Judas, betrayer