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Character - Reader Relationships The idea in the novel “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles that stood out to me the most is relationships between the characters and the reader. John Knowles develops a relationship of disgust between the narrator, Gene and the reader as well as creating a strong relationship between Phineas and the reader. While reading “A Separate Peace”, I developed my own opinion of Gene and Phineas through their choices, character traits, flaws, and sympathy and by hearing Gene as he tells the story in first person. The author helps the reader develop a strong like for Phineas. He is outgoing, charming, a natural leader and gets through life by having fun and knowing that he will succeed in the things that matter to him-sports. Phineas is a smooth talker and can get out of any type of trouble with teachers, implying that he is very confident. His confidence and i