As the novel progresses Finny's characteristics show him being in agony, just as Christ was. Finny is now paralyzed and trying to hide the fact that he is suffering such a great loss. Phineas was always good at sports and just having all the athletic characteristics, now he is nothing. He is trying to live his life through Gene. "' Well I was. And know I'm not sure, not a hundred percent sure I'll be completely, you know, in shape by 1944. So I'm going to coach you instead.'" How long can Phineas continue to protect himself from reality? He doesn't want to believe all this hatred could exist. Finny is immune to anything realistic, he is in a world all by himself. Is being so hidden under a fantasy varnish going to help him survive?
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