A Separate Peace - Thug Notes Summary and Analysis

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From plot debriefs to key motifs, Thug Notes’ A Separate Peace Summary & Analysis has you covered with themes, symbols, important quotes, and more.
A Separate Peace
by John Knowles
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@Gonzowazhere 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping me pass sophomore year

@kenziefisher 7 жыл бұрын

actually same right now

@zmart45fishing 7 жыл бұрын

I have to read this right now as an 8th grade summer project 😕

@jakeflemming 6 жыл бұрын

Same

@tuxmuzzy4754 5 жыл бұрын

bruh I'm reading this book in 8th grade

@anastasisb7066 5 жыл бұрын

samee

@hamtwister4359 7 жыл бұрын

Just finished the book 3 minutes ago and I'm crying my eyes out

@weslaraye5305 6 жыл бұрын

laylaaa MEEEE

@emiliaz4685 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I shed a tear when Phineas died those last 3 chapters were incredible man

@crispymemez1013 2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't that good yall trippin

@alexiadaniel4585 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I balled my eyes out over finny . 😭

@KChiefs4 7 ай бұрын

@@alexiadaniel4585It’s a book you obviously live a very easy life if this is what you cry over.

@MrFlipppah 9 жыл бұрын

damn, why can't u be my english teacher

@shantoriafoster9843 6 жыл бұрын

Right

@stephbloch222 6 жыл бұрын

YEEEEES

@chriszou3438 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is a literal god

@JohnSmith-oy9by 9 жыл бұрын

How the hell does this stuff not get more views? What kind of world are we living in?!

@WisecrackEDU 9 жыл бұрын

Hear hear

@ilkkarautio2449 5 жыл бұрын

Ignorant kind.

@warasdf6716 4 жыл бұрын

When I was 15, I read this book on my own. And i absolutely loved it. I related to Gene in such a painful way, especially in his unhealthy sense of rivalry. I found the descriptions vivid and each chapter end with an emotional gut punch. So when I saw that many people disliked the book I was confused. It had quickly become one of my favorites.

@AnnoyingNewsletters 5 ай бұрын

Same. I found it on my own at the library. And even then I had the opinion of Gene, why don't you just pull your head out of your ass and carpe the f@cking diem like your friend? When it came time to do a book report later, I chose this one because I'd already read it, and because I had this feeling that no one else in my class would even consider this book. It stuck with me enough that I woke up thinking about it today and was hella glad that Thug Notes had covered it.

@romanticreductionist 10 жыл бұрын

I lividly recall hating this book.

@TheMetalsuit 10 жыл бұрын

Oh thank god, I thought I was the only one

@annawinkel4269 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@djstapler 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the spark notes :D

@Sophia1a1 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@poisonpotato1 2 жыл бұрын

Same. I found it depressing

@ArmageddonAngel 9 жыл бұрын

I've learned more from thug notes than I have in many of my lit classes.

@pxstxlotaku8674 7 жыл бұрын

And Thug Notes is how I don't fail my English class.

@freakinsmiley36 7 жыл бұрын

gene: finny i love you!!! finny: what gene: nvm lol *push*

@bewareofwil 10 жыл бұрын

I always keep a separate piece. One in the bedroom and one in the kitchen. 'Cause you never know when haters want to try to come in and swipe your swag.

@AnnoyingNewsletters 5 ай бұрын

Word

@janeyrevanescence12 10 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Thug Notes.

@ahorrell 10 жыл бұрын

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@BobbySioux 10 жыл бұрын

You sir, are on to something!

@peterpanda9109 7 жыл бұрын

I would love toe see him cover Casablanca

@deb7457 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!!

@poweroffriendship2.0 6 жыл бұрын

Well, we have Earthling Cinema.

@mehla84 10 жыл бұрын

I have to say, Thug... This stuff is BRILLIANT! Me being a teacher and all, I have students that really LOVE this. Not only will they understand the summary, but the analysis is always brilliant, and also extremely funny :) These videos actually inspire kids to read classical works. Thanks, Thug! Keep it up!

@Merick123456789 10 жыл бұрын

each video allows me to see some of my favorite books in a unique and precise way, well met Thug Notes

@laurensodono148 10 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! As a new English teacher I would like to say thank you! You have made my lesson planning 10x easier.

@dophdopherson1946 7 жыл бұрын

this may be a few years late, but a while back, I got so bored by this book in english class, that I decided to write my paper on the most outlandish topic that I could to find any enjoyment on it. It went something like this. The thesis was that Gene and Finny weren't gay, but instead the same person, much like Tyler Durden and the other guy in Fight Club. Gene created Finny so that he could be cool, so he could be a self-supporting badass, but as he grows up and is forced to face the world (he is in a preperatory school, about to enlist in the army, after all), he needs to get rid of this imaginary friend. He tries to get rid of it as early as possible, but he still needs Finny to get through his life, so Finny comes back, and this is when Finny is training Gene to become a distance runner. Now Gene is more self-supporting, and Finny is merely around to help him just a while longer. Finally, there is the trial, Gene thinking about what he had done. Finally, Gene goes into the army, and Finny is no longer needed, and dies. and now I believe it to be true.

@nataliegiordano1084 5 жыл бұрын

WHATD U GET ON THE PAPER

@DuoFaceGaming 4 жыл бұрын

The issue with that is, other characters see him clearly addressing him directly throughout the book, and alongside this it's been said that Finny specifically has one a lot of sporting awards from the school, and that'd simply be impossible if Finny was a figment of Gene's imagination. But hey, it's not actually a bad theory.

@oregano8729 2 жыл бұрын

that’s a really good view of the story honestly, just because of how often gene says he is only an extension of phineas, as if they are the same person. i think in a metaphorical way you’re right.

@atlassolid5946 Жыл бұрын

@@DuoFaceGaming well the same thing happens with tyler durden and the narrator in fight club, right? or am i remembering that wrong

@DuoFaceGaming Жыл бұрын

@@atlassolid5946 unfortunately I haven't watched Fight Club yet, intend to though, heard it's pretty good

@mistahcatah Ай бұрын

This is actually the best analysis I’ve found on KZfaq so far for this novel. I just wish it was longer

@gregoryh3270 2 жыл бұрын

Wisecrack, it touched me when I read it in high school. In middle age I wanted to recapture that experience of East coast prep school, the comforting network of adults in charge, and how painful things get for teenagers. Tonight it came to mind again. That's why I'm here. You opened the hood and pointed out how it all works. Now I really want to read it again!

@AnnoyingNewsletters 5 ай бұрын

I'm here for much the same reason. I woke up thinking about the book, and I'm so glad Thug Notes covered it.

@ToddKeener 10 жыл бұрын

We be learning!

@Redem10 10 жыл бұрын

So wait this whole book about a guy who break his legs and dies?

@MadnessOfMarmots 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was... underwhelmed to say the least when I read it. I was thinking, "really?"

@fancyhorse7407 10 жыл бұрын

Timefliesbye Actually, what he touches on but doesn't fully explain is that the second time Finny breaks his leg, a chunk of marrow gets loose in his bloodstream and makes its way to his heart. Which, anyone in the medical field can tell you, leads to cardiac arrest.

@EricLeafericson 10 жыл бұрын

Timefliesbye Congratulations. Med school is hard. Your life basically turns black and white until you get out.

@EricLeafericson 10 жыл бұрын

Timefliesbye Basically :P I'm studying to be an electrical engineer. That ain't no cakewalk either.

@MadnessOfMarmots 10 жыл бұрын

It was a piece of marrow. just checked the book

@jacksprat6583 10 жыл бұрын

Another fine entree in a remarkable series. Thank You. SUGGESTION: Tell us the origin of this show. Not behind the scenes. A history of the shows creation. Some thing a fan can link to for h8rs

@khirstin1 10 жыл бұрын

I would love to know that too. How all this came to be, with all it awesomeness!

@macjhimes 9 жыл бұрын

Guess I'm one of the few who loved the book

@melaniescarlet01 8 жыл бұрын

+Mac Himes you're not the only one, mate

@nigelrees2696 8 жыл бұрын

Read it Six times.

@acesnofafar 6 жыл бұрын

I loved the book. I cried! What I got from it wasn't about envy, but how we cause pain to those we love, oftentimes for no real reason. Much like the war that was going on. So many people suffering, and for what? Why would you be told to hate, by those 'fat, rich old men' that instigate wars. All I kept thinking about was "Why did he do that?? Why??" (referring to Gene causing Phineas to fall from the tree). And a lot of times, we don't truly know why we do things.

@Michael-Esparza 6 жыл бұрын

I loved it. Read it twice.

@splotcho 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it. I’m just sad my favorite character died

@RunningToNotBeSeen 10 жыл бұрын

This is such a great book. Reminded me a lot of Dead Poet's Society.

@grugadeenmomentalore930 8 жыл бұрын

The wisecrack animation is so satisfying I could watch it over and over for hours

@ParchmentScroll 10 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for you to do this one. Thanks, man.

@skylarschultz9328 9 жыл бұрын

this is VERY helpful!! i have to read this book for school and its really boring but the way it's explained here is light, funny, and modern. this needs more views!

@Nakaelicorner04 5 жыл бұрын

I love this, actually makes the summaries enjoyable 😭

@Chrisbelike 5 жыл бұрын

Its crazy how these legitimately help

@rushzful 10 жыл бұрын

Very insightful and fun to watch. Great video.

@BokuDeGallo 10 жыл бұрын

Thug notes, you make literally every book better. Real talk.

@sarahnoelley 7 жыл бұрын

In an interview in 1987, John Knowles said this on the matter of their sexualities: "Freud said any strong relationship between two men contains a homoerotic element. If so in this case, both characters are totally unaware of it. It would have changed everything, it wouldn't have been the same story. In that time and place, my characters would have behaved totally differently... If there had been homoeroticism between Phineas and Gene, I would have put it in the book, I assure you. It simply wasn't there." -Found in the afterword by David Levithan.

@martingordiano6392 8 жыл бұрын

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@danidrinx7842 8 жыл бұрын

These videos really deserve way more views!

@CPaulBreezy 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter was almost in tears reading the over descriptive works of John Knowles. Then.... she watched this video and it changed her perspective on the whole book. Thanks Thug Notes!!!

@hevesvari 9 жыл бұрын

never knew about this book but def gonna read it now thanks sparky!

@FinalCutGaming 10 жыл бұрын

Second sememster of my Freshman year. You're going to help me so much the next four years!

@puregrace8 10 жыл бұрын

I remember reading this book in high school. Did not care for it at all. I much preferred Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman. Brilliant!

@Ardianax 9 жыл бұрын

I haven't even watched your video, I'm laughing already. And the fact that, it says in your info... "Don't playa hate like Gene- hit that SUBSCRIBE button!" I'M SUBSCRIBED JUST BY THAT

@_zyphis_2281 5 жыл бұрын

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@carlosyamara Жыл бұрын

How have I never seen this! You, sir, are HILARIOUS 😂

@curiouskarl5485 6 жыл бұрын

this book straight up traumatized me as a kid and i had forgotten the title 'til seeing this - get high, watch thug notes, achieve closure on decades-old literature-inflicted wounds. (gonna have to re-read it now)

@pr0jectSkyneT 10 жыл бұрын

I'd like to request The Tempest by Shakespeare please.

@leonhirzel7226 7 жыл бұрын

I have to do an essay on this book for a test grade tomorrow, and this really helps. My teacher showed us this in class to help us and it works great

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@ChileanIggy 10 жыл бұрын

It's been years since I read this, and I have spent most of them trying to figure out what the hell the name of it was. High school was a long time ago. Thank you Mr. Sweets!

@fojek17 10 жыл бұрын

as allways great episode

@MotherofCaruso 10 жыл бұрын

YAY, it's almost THUGGY TUESDAY!!! Can't wait until tomorrows video!

@s.i.m3062 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I'm prepped for my exam now. learnt more in 4 mins than in over 2 years worth of lessons XD

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@victoriabell3510 8 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SOO HELPFUL!!

@kyoko703 10 жыл бұрын

Man... we had to read this back when I was in school and about the only thing I remembered from the book were some of the character's name... dang... I need to pick this book up and my read on...

@Hypergraffiti 10 жыл бұрын

Teaching this now. I LOVE YOU!!!!

@holdengumb 7 жыл бұрын

I'd just like to thank you for helping me read a book in less than 5 minutes

@williamfoy599 3 жыл бұрын

Wikipedia is good for that too.

@mimikat420 9 жыл бұрын

I have a quiz on this tomorrow so let's hope I pass it

@aLostTeddyBear 8 жыл бұрын

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@pontiacmaniac7772 9 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. Procrastinated the crap out of reading this book.

@bananakingstudios9868 10 жыл бұрын

Just started reading this book this week

@judtheben 10 жыл бұрын

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@Gabreya 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've never heard of this book until now. Another story I need to read in the future.

@chantheman31 10 жыл бұрын

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@definitelytherealguyfieri9899 2 жыл бұрын

This book and the project I had to do for it was the single reason I learned how to spell “separate” without hesitation

@loonymoony 3 жыл бұрын

omg the way he said “he DED” had me laughing even though I know I shouldn’t be laughing 🌚

@mackdmara 8 жыл бұрын

It takes a true friend to help you give yourself a chance. You got give love, to get love.

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@rentavideo412 10 жыл бұрын

I passed a test and made a b on my paper by watching these. Helped me understand more of the story and was able to embellish on the whole "double" idea. Thanks my gangstabraian.

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@tammyr.5203 6 жыл бұрын

I read this book in high school and I thought I missed the whole scenario of this story because it was so messed up how it all went down...this video only confirmed it!

@tiffanyanne1196 10 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

@desyinyc2 10 жыл бұрын

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If I could hit that subscribe button a million times I would. Best channel on KZfaq right there. Keep it real, playa.

@Newgenerationkid17 10 жыл бұрын

"... He dead." I'm never going to get tired of hearing that. Someone please put that on a loop.

@SigurdKristvik 10 жыл бұрын

Good analysis

@mac2phin 6 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend Thug Notes to do Camus's The Fall. Great book!

@Tia-Marie 9 жыл бұрын

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@MyMooCowz1 10 жыл бұрын

Can you please do The Red Badge of Courage! I'm reading that right now for school and its so frustrating. I hardly understand anything that's going on.

@thelastboyscott 2 жыл бұрын

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@danielleaustin8400 10 жыл бұрын

I remember reading this book in high school and enjoying it. We had a mock trial a little ways through to see who sided with whom after Finny's leg is broken the first time.

@clickbaitcabaret8208 2 жыл бұрын

I read this book. It was excellent. Saw a film adaptation which was excellent as well.

@siriuslyconfused1 10 жыл бұрын

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@jaxtimez6257 7 ай бұрын

This is more informative than every AP Lit video on College Board

@NotNik99 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished the book I’m speechless omg

@jasonfountain_official 8 жыл бұрын

Please do Night by Elie Weisel. Its super short only 120 pages but its brutal and intense about a teenage boy who gets sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buna, and then Buchenwald!