Assignment #4(61-71 & poem): Question 2 Briefly explain Gene’s visit to the infirmary. How does Finny act? Why? Does this feel “realistic”? How does Gene’s visit impact Finny?

Assignment #4(61-71 & poem): Question 2 Briefly explain Gene’s visit to the infirmary. How does Finny act? Why? Does this feel “realistic”? How does Gene’s visit impact Finny?

            On page 63, Dr. Stanpole calls Gene into the Infirmary, and according to the doctor, Gene was the only one Finny had asked for, as shown on page 64 “you were one person he asked for” (Knowles 64). The doctor informs Gene of the severity of the break and how Phineas will no longer be able to play sports again. As shown on page 35, athletics were absolute good for Finny, “Nothing bad ever happened in sports; they were the absolute good” (Knowles 35). Gene, shocked at the Doctors remark, questions him in awe, but Finny interrupts the shock. As tears streamed down Gene’s face, he is invited to come into Finny’s medical room. Gene is welcomed by and a positive comment by Finny, “You look worse than I do.” (Knowles 64) Gene, astonished by the likes of the comment, wonders if Finny knows that he will no longer be able to compete in sports. But his priority is about Finny accusing him of pushing him off the tree. The two concrete that Finny fell and to “never accuse a friend of a crime if you only have a feeling he did it” (Knowles 66). The scene feels realistic because the two are both in shock. Finny, overlooking the severity of the injury is happy to see his friend, and Gene, aware of the severity, doesn’t want to break it to Phineas. Although Gene was rushed out of the infirmary, his visit impacted Finny in a positive way. Phineas got to interact with his best pal and the visit gave him hope of a full recovery.

Do you think Phineas will be able to play sports again?