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October 23, 2002 Inevitable Conflict John Knowles manipulates numerous conflicts to develop the individuality of each of the characters in his novel, A Separate Peace. ... Not until the end of A Separate Peace do the characters realize reality and life itself. ... The mention of World War II and its growing significance in the novel changes the mood from secure and hopeful to depressing and gloomy, and invade the “separate peace” at Devon. ... Finny symbolizes peace throughout the novel, and as soon as he dies, war creeps into Devon and destroys its “separate peace”. John Knowles’ novel, A Separate Peace, revolves around the basic conflicts of jealousy, guilt, and World War II.