Phineas consistently shows that he is the Christ Figure. Phineas, just like Christ, was in agony because of he was paralyzed. He had everything in the world going for him. He had popularity, and a happy life. He may not have had the grades but he still pushed through it. But one ignorant act of the human heart ruined his athletic life.
Just as Jesus did, Finny tells many stories or- as the bible says- parables. "Well, in case suitors begin clamoring at the door, you can tell them I'm wearing this as an emblem...I was reading in the newspaper that we bombed Central Europe for the first time the other day" (Knowles 25). Finny has a natural talent for making up stories, and in a very short time. And, no matter how ridiculous it is, his peers believe him.
Finny has a pure heart, soul and mind. He doesn't want to hurt anyone and he doesn't want to believe there is anything wrong in this world, he paints the world in a prettier color than it really is.
Phineas is humble when it comes to sports. He is not interested in titles, he cares about being able to play, the results don't matter, he believes that everyone wins in sports. To him there is never a losing team.
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