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Question

Describe the significance of the Winter Carnival for Gene. What does it symbolize when Finny opens the carnival by burning a copy of The Iliad? Why is it ironic that the Carnival ends with the arrival of Leper's telegram announcing his escape?

Answer 1

Are you referring to the book, A Separate Peace? I've never read this one; see what you can learn from the website below.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/separate/

Answer 2

yes im referring to the book A Separate Peace. thanx for referring a site. shall check it out.

Answer 3

i checked it out the site but couldn't find anything useful to help me. any other site you know?

Answer 4

Try this one.

http://education.yahoo.com/homework_help/cliffsnotes/a_separate_peace/28.html

Answer 5

thanx for this last site! it really helped me and now my essay is half way through! :)

Answer 6

You're welcome. :-)