depends on Finny as his security blanket. As time progresses the rivalry increases andthe tension in Genes head is gets worse. When Gene can not take anymore of Finny and hisabilities his jealousy takes control and he jounces the limb. As a result, Gene makes him fall andinjuring his leg. When Finny falls it is as if all of Genes prayers have been answered. Finny has toleave Devon for the rest of the summer session and part of the winter session. During this timeGene finds out who he truly is. His transformation occurs, he finds himself making decisions on hisown, like when he chooses to go shovel snow on the railroad. Not just that but he also finds himselfnot second guessing every move he makes. By the end of the novel he no longer sees Finny as ademigod but a normal human being. After his transformation to a mature, confident adult hestates, I could see the amount of fear I had lived in. (2)On the other hand Phineass transformation is more of a lost than a gain. At the beginningof the novel he is a confident , athletic, and a handsome young man. He is seen like super naturalGod in the eyes of many, especially his peers and teachers. Gene describes Finny as the essence ofthis careless peace. (17) Whatever Finny says to do people follow it. He created the Super SuicideSociety, made a winter carnival at Devon and invented the sport of Blitzball. This sport broughtabout his own athletic gifts to their highest pitch. this right here demonstrated his godly abilities.(31) Another example of his this inner confidence is when he breaks the swimming record. Gene isthe only one to witness Fiiny breaking the record. The thing is Finny does not want he broke therecord. Phineas knows his ability but wants to keep it a secret. When Gene pushes Finny of the treethe beginning of the transformation occurs. It was as if his godliness was taken away when heinjured his leg. He came down to normal humanity with the fall, as if an angel lost its wings...
