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In the novel, A Separate Peace, World War II takes on an increased significance, even though it mostly lurks in the background at Devon School in New Hampshire. The war plays a central role in this story about the life of two students attending Devon, Gene and Finny. ... Gene describes “how in the same way the war, beginning almost humorously with announcements about maids and days spent at apple-picking, commenced its invasion of the school. ... This act of shoveling snow off the tracks aids in the preparation of the upcoming war, which casts a shadow of what it’s like outside peaceful Devon- a place where one is alert at all times, hoping to survive through the night, and never knowing what to expect. Ultimately, the war has only an indirect and insidious effect on the students at Devon. ... The winter carnival that he organizes is part of the peaceful-like world; with its good-natured games, races, and meaningless prizes, it embodies the spirit of noncompetitive athletics and takes everyone’s mind off the war for the time being. ... This idea of fun and games contrasts life and war greatly. Although both the carnival and war take much planning and preparation, the consequences of each vary greatly. The smallest mistakes during war are costly, and result in lost lives compared to the carnival, where nothing exceptionally drastic could go wrong. ...
The war is quite different compared to Devon school activities such as the carnival, yet it also effects each student in various ways.
Approximate Word count = 1204
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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