apples are yumma -moneymaker
apples are yumma -moneymaker
Finny is surprised by Gene's apology and initially doesn't believe that he did it on purpose. He accepts Gene's apology but struggles to understand why Gene would have wanted to hurt him.
Gene is not into sports as much as Finny, but Gene can put up a fight or two. Gene is more of a studious person and wants to be #1 in his grade.
Gene is caught off guard by Finny's declaration but feels touched and grateful. He realizes the depth of their friendship and is comforted by Finny's loyalty and support. This moment strengthens their bond and deepens Gene's appreciation for Finny.
No, Gene does not tell anyone about Finny's broken record because he feels guilty for causing the accident that led to Finny's injury. He decides to protect Finny by keeping the truth to himself. This decision ultimately affects their friendship and has lasting consequences on their relationship.
Yes, Gene does tell Finny the truth. This is when Gene visits Finny in his mother's house. Gene knew he was guilty and felt the need to confess to Finny. Gene told him that he purposefully jounced the limb to knock Finny out of the tree. However, Finny was hurt more by what Gene admitted to then what Gene did. Finny told Gene to get out of his house. Later, when Finny came back to school, he ignored this conversation.
Gene tells Finny that he caused him to fall from the tree intentionally, taking away Finny's ability to pursue sports and the Olympics due to jealousy. This lie sets the course for their complicated relationship throughout the novel.
Gene suspects Finny of sabotaging his academic performance by convincing him to skip studying and instead participate in sports and other leisure activities. He also suspects Finny of having ulterior motives or trying to distract him from his academic goals.
It is difficult to determine who would be the better friend between Gene and Finny as it would ultimately depend on individual preferences and needs. Gene is more introspective and thoughtful, while Finny is charismatic and adventurous. Both characters exhibit qualities that make them valuable friends in different ways.
because finny never lost his innocence, but gene did, and when gene lost his innocence, his bestial side was revealed, which allowed him to take out his anger on finny
Gene realizes that Finny genuinely cares about their friendship and does not hold any grudges or jealousy towards Gene. Gene understands that Finny sees him as a true friend and not as a rival or competitor.