The novel "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles is a book which very thoroughly illustrates the relationship between ones view of ones self, and their mature ness and ability to perceive the world and themselves as well. Strictly speaking, before one can truly consider themselves grown up, and break the bounds set by their minds from earlier years, one must come to terms with their own flaws and shortcomings. In the novel "A Separate Peace", three characters are illustrated in detail of their growth into a young adult. Through a series of events, Gene and Finny grow in their life into the…
