ch 2 and ch 3

Chapter 2

"This time he wasn't going to get away with it. I could feel myself becoming unexpectedly excited at that"(27)

This quote reveals Gene's jealousy towards Phineas. He does not realize it yet, unexpectingly feeling excitement when Phineas is about to get into trouble. He ends up getting away with it like always, which angers Gene.

Will Gene's jealousy toward Phineas grow too big for him to handle?

Chapter 3

"For me, this moment-four years is a moment in history- was the war. The war was and is reality for me. I still instinctively live and think in its atmosphere"(40).

This quote demonstrates the huge impact the war had on Gene's life. He seems to be totally enveloped by it and still has not gotten over it. It still has an affect on him up to this day. However, it is still unknown to be positive or negative.

How has the war shaped Gene into the person he is?