A Separate Peace Group

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nickd15
nickd15
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High School - 10th Grade

In A Separate Peace, how is Leper's reaction to leaping from the tree different from that of the others?

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Posted by nickd15 on Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 3:49 PM and tagged with a separate peace, characters, leper.

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  1. mshurn
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    College - Freshman

    As in all he does, Leper's reaction to jumping from the tree was quite individual:

    Leper closed his mouth as though forever. He didn't argue or refuse. He didn't back away. He became inanimate.

    When faced with the challenge, Leper is simply paralyzed. He cannot respond intellectually to the situation in which he finds himself. He lacks the ability to express his feelings or take a position. His first reaction indicates his basic nature. Leper cannot function in society, even within the society of his friends. He tags along, wanting to be a part of life, but he remains on the periphery.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/separate/character-analysis
    http://www.enotes.com/separate/summary

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    Posted by mshurn on Wednesday February 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM