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1. How does the narrator explore the concept of freedom?

Ans. Knowles explores the theme of freedom from the boys` view-point. Since the boys are a year younger than the required age to have military training, they have freedom as opposed to their seniors who have to train hard for the war.
``they were more indulgent towards us than any other time``, the author says with regard to his batch of classmates and how the teachers treated them nicely.
``they snapped at the heels of the seniors``, he says meaning the seniors were constantly being corrected and watched by the teachers to prepare them for the war.
``We reminded them of what peace was like``, Knowles says, which means that their mischief and naughtiness reminded the teachers of how life was before the start of the war.
``We could be thought of as a sign of the life the war was being fought to preserve``, says the narrator linking the war with freedom in the story. This tells us the main purpose of the fighting which is- restoring freedom and happiness for all the kids who were now very afraid of the consequences of the treacherous world war.

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John Knowles shows the concept of freedom through the equality between the boys. "not yet disabilities would separate a few from the fate of the rest" which means even though there are some students who is disabled, they are treated the same as the other boys, they are accepted with the deficiencies that they have. Unlike the seniors that are folded and armed for the war, which have to be in a perfect and healthy condition to join military. This makes the readers feel that they are less strict with the boys. And the fact that they "were registered with no draft board" made them "careless and wild" which is used by the author to imply that they are free to do  mostly anything they wish to do despite the war being fought.

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John Knowles displays the theme of freedom through the boys’ actions,conversations and thoughts.Moreover this is shown when the narrator explains that the boys “were careless and wild.” The word careless suggests that there were no consequences or rules for the boys to acknowledge or feel like they weren’t following the orders of the school. Furthermore ‘wild’ implies that the boys were uncivilized and uncontrolled,which suggests that no one could tell them what to do and all their actions were their choice.Finally this displays the boys as happy and free because they were untamed and they did everything they please and didn’t care about the schools’s rules. In addition to that, the author explores freedom in the chapter when the narrator repeats the
word “no” “no one has ever tested us for hernia or color blindness.” This proves that the boys weren’t cared about allowing them to do what they wanted and no would have held them back.Therefore, as shown one one was interested in what they said or did giving them the maximum amount of freedom.

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Knowles explores the concept of freedom through the boys’ attitudes towards life. The boys’ were “careless and wild”. This implies that the boys’ were care free and only focus on having fun. The adjective “careless” suggests that they weren’t concerned or worried, but only wanted to enjoy themselves. Moreover the author describes the boys’ as “wild” which suggests that they were unrestricted, meaning that they had no restrictions, therefore were free to do whatever they desired. The author’s intentions were to link the theme of freedom with the students’ characteristics, as they were privilidged to experience it, in order to give the reader a better understanding (of the concept of freedom). This makes the reader feel engaged as an audience as they can relate to the characters. In addition to that, the boys’ reminded “them (the seniors) of what peace was like”. This suggests that not only did they have freedom, they also helped the seniors recall what peace was like. Which strongly implies that their behaviour was strong enough to help recall peace. The noun “peace” means freedom from disturbance. Furthermore the author uses the verb “reminded” which means to help recall something. “We reminded them of what peace” was repeated twice. The author’s intention was to use repetion to help emphasise on the peace that the boys’ were priviledged to have (a year before they’d fight in war). This makes the reader feel sympathetic towards the seniors (young men) as they had forgotten peace because of the war.

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The theme of freedom is explored when the narrator describes him and his friends as "careless and wild."  The word "careless" implies

that they have no worries,  nor responsibility and that they're reckless making them free and allows them to do whatever they want. Knowles also mentions that the teachers "noticed their games." the word "games" suggests that they're still very

innocent and that they have a lot of free time on their hands. The word "games" s normally associated with kids,  innocence and freedom as kids normally have nothing to worry about.

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Question: how does the narrator explore the concept (theme) of freedom?

The narrator shows us that the concept of freedom, in chapter 2, was displayed through the boys actions. Furthermore, the boys “were careless and wild”. This implies that Gene and his friends were able to do whatever they pleased, due to the fact that the word “careless” suggests that they were reckless and didn’t follow orders. In addition the narrator also explores the theme of freedom by suggesting that they were “wild” which implies that they weren’t held back by anything.
Moreover, the word “no” was repeated throughout the passage showing us the amount of freedom that the boys still have and that “no one had ever tested” them “for hernia or color blindness” or enlisted. This implies that the boys were privileged to not go to war and weren’t forced into it. The author uses listing to show the reader how much freedom the boys still have.

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john knowles explores the concept of freedom starting from chapter 2. the quote "i think we reminded them of what peace was like...", in which Gene talks about not only himself, but about his friends. this shows that gene and his friends still knew that there was peace and that there could be peace outside the school. the word "reminded" shows that the elders/older boys forgot what peace is because of the war, therefore, giving another way of understanding/exploring the . this also suggests that they knew exactly what was happening outside of devon and they usually tend to see the positives in negatives. another quote that helps the reader explore the concept of freedom is "

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Q: How does the narrator explore the concept (theme) of freedom?

The concept of freedom is explored throughout chapter two by the author as he portrays the theme through the boys and their actions. The narrator mentions how the boys "reminded them of what peace was like", comparing their liberty and state to the older boys. The word "peace" implies that they're still young and are inattentive of what's happening outside of Devon, they do not experience as many problems as the older boys do, as whatever happens in the war does not affect them in any way - they're careless. This explains why the younger boys had "reminded" them of what peace was like, it depicts on how war is just another form of prison reflecting on their past experience in school and how they were allowed more freedom, whereas the younger boys are still in their adolescence years. The word "no" is being repeated several times in the passage, it shows how the narrator is being straightforward with their point, this also links to freedom and the the idea of having no limits or restrictions with none to little consequences. The word "no" emphasizes the concept of how the boys were barely supervised as they were "registered with no draft board...taken no physical examinations." showing the lack of interest from elders towards them resulting the lack of knowledge of discipline and morals. The author is making a comparison between the younger and older boys, which would make the reader feel worried because of how great the difference between freedom and captivity is described, and how quickly freedom can be taken away from you.

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At the onset of chapter 2 , John Knowles displays an atmosphere of freedom. Moreover, Gene mentions that he and his friends “were carefree and wild”. This illustrates that he and the boys have no decree to follow. Plus the word “carefree” means that he was free from anxiety or responsibility, confirming that he was not doing anything productive. Furthermore the word “wild” also suggests that no one observed them while they could’ve been doing anything they wished for. However, this act of freedom makes the reader feel anxious because Gene and his friends are a year away from war and if they don’t get their act together they will be doomed. Plus, in the war there is not going to be any freedom so if they carry on with their lively behavior they will be overwhelmed when war kicks off. As a result of ‘freedom’ Gene states that “we reminded them of what peace was like, of lives which were not bound up with destruction.” The word, peace, literal meaning is freedom from disturbance. The device used is Juxtaposition since peace and destruction are two contrasting effects.

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john knowles explores the concept of freedom

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How does the narrator explore the concept (theme) of freedom?

Knowles explores the concept of freedom using the boys’ attitude towards life. The boys’ are “careless and wild”

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John Knowles uses the concept of freedom throughout the novel named "Separate peace". Gene is portrayed as a young and careless boy . This is shown when Gene says “we were careless and wild”. The word “we” suggests Gene is not only talking about himself but others too. Moreover, the word “careless” shows that the Gene has no bother for anything in the world, which suggests freedom because it shows he didn’t have many rules to follow and did not have any boundaries to stay within. Furthermore, the word “wild” indicates Gene was unrestrained to make any decision he desired, however it could also mean he was enthusiastic to participate in the war. In addition, the author also says "no one has ever tested us for hernia or color blindness" The repetition in the word "no" throughout the nove evinces, that no one cared enough to check the boys because they were presumably busy with the war. This shows freedom as they were not forced to get tested and neither was it mandatory, which showed carelessness and a sign of urgency.

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The author shows the theme of freedom during chp2 by Genes narration. Gene claims that him and Finny were "careless and wild"
This portrays the boys as have no rules or ethics. The word careless shows that they are not being watched or supervised while they do whatever they want. This links in with freedom as nothing is stopping them from doing what they want. As well as that in the passage Gene constantly repeats the word "no" while talking. The repetition of the word "no" can show that they had freedom of speech to say no to anything they wanted and were not forced into agreeing to everything said by one person. That shows freedom as he has no rules preventing him from saying what he wants and what Finny wants. They were also not tested for "hernia or color blindness" which means that they had the choice to test themselves for any illnesses and the school was not putting a rule or making it mandatory for all students to be checked. This could be because many people don't want to test it as they are afraid. Gene and Finny may have not wanted to be tested so that they have freedom to join the war and no disabilities would hold them back.

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The theme of freedom is shown in chapter two through the boys' behavior. Gene and the rest of the boys "were careless and wild". This shows that the boys had no care in their actions and did what they pleased. The word "careless" suggests they didn't care about what they were doing, showing they had freedom as they could what they wanted. Furthermore, we know that know that it was not only Gene but also the rest of the boys through the use of the word "we". In addition, this tells us that although there was a war going on, the boys were still irresponsible and immature because they weren't showing any care to the fact that they might get sent to war. Throughout the passage the word "no" is repeated to show that the boys still had they're freedom and didn't get registered with a draft board nor were they "tested for hernia or color blindness". This adds on to the fact that the boys had the freedom and were not forced to get checked for war, meaning they still did what they wanted and had the freedom to do so.

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Question I chose: How does the narrator explore the concept (theme) of freedom?
Answer: The narrator portrays the theme of freedom through the finding of identity. He mentions that 'we were careless and wild' which suggests that before going into the war the boys are trying to enjoy their lives as much as they can now before they get drafted into the war. The word "carefree" suggests that the boys remind their teachers about life before the war; 'reminded them of what peace was like.' The word "peace" indicates that the boys are still young and have no worries even though they know that they will be drafted in one or two years

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The narrator, John Knowles,  subjects freedom by showing that no rules was applied on the boys. This is apparent in the text, as the narrator explains how, they, the 'boys of sixteen" were,"careless and wild". Both careless and wild indicate how carefree they were, and how they acted with insufficient attention. Both adjectives give an indication of an undisciplined action, that isn't held back by rules, giving them the freedom and the ability to do whatever they want; games and sports. This is further proven, as all the 'boys of sixteen' had "no draft board', they had,' No physical examination', and ,"No one had ever tested them for hernia or color blindness". The writer uses listing, giving the reader a full description of how nothing was made to separate the boys according to there physical abilities, instead they were all treated fairly and equally, with no divisions. Gene uses repetition of the word no, to give the reader a direct answer, straightly forwarding, freedom. With the word no being in hand, Gene refuses and denies any form of rule applied on them (the boys), or any kind of restriction. From evidence given, the audience can fairly say that freedom was present with the boy of sixteen, who as a result to there freedom, are 'careless and wild', and had not been restricted over with absolutely, 'no draft board' or any kind of checks.

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Question: How does the narrator explore the concept (theme) of freedom?
The narrator, John Knowles, subjects freedom by repeating throught  the text that no rules was applied on the boys. This is apparent in the line " We reminded them of what peace was like". This example highlights, how conflict and the war had no effect on the boys as they were in there adolescence stage of life. This line occurred twice, indicating repetition, to emphasize the fact that they were free, with a peaceful mind. Another quote is,' No draft board... No physical examination, No one had ever tested us for hernia or color blindness.' The writer repeats/says this to suggest that freedom was applied equally between all the boys, as nothing was ruled to split any of them up; academics, athletics etc. This all shows how the acts and behaviour of the boys have a sense of 'carelessness and wildness in them', giving them the ability of freedom.

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In the book ‘A separate peace’ the author ,John knowles, depicts the young boys as carefree whilst exploring the themes of freedom ,this was shown when he uses the phrase “careless and wild”. This words ‘careless’ and ‘wild’ literally mean to be irresponsible and uncultured, this shows us that the boys don’t think too much about avoiding harms or troubles and tells the reader that the boys had freedom of what ever they wanted to do.Furthermore knowles says that the boys reminded them of “what peace was like”.the word ‘peace’ itself means freedom from any disturbances or conflicts which clearly emphases on the theme of freedom. Knowles uses repetition of this phrase through the chapter to highlight to the reader about freedom and the satisfaction the boys had even whilst living in a time when war was taking place. This signifies the innocence and friendship of the characters Gene and Finny as nothing effects their attitude towards life and portrays them as carefree due to the freedom they have from teachers,disturbances and negativity.

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Focus on the extract from pg. 22, write a PEAEA(eaea) paragraph on ONE of the following questions:

How does the narrator explore the concept (theme) of freedom?

Or

How does the author use the motif of war to emphasise a sense of foreboding (dark/threatening) in the extract?

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The author uses the motif of war to emphasize a sense of foreboding by describing the lives and behavior of the seniors towards Gene and his peers.
The author describes the seniors’ lives as those ‘bound up with destruction’ unlike the careless and wild lives of Gene and his peers. This metaphor illustrates a sense of apprehension as the word ‘bound up’ has many negative connotations. ‘Bound up’ literally means to be tied up and usually relates to those being ‘bound up’ desperate to escape, with connotations of being trapped, helpless, and confined. The author also uses the word ‘destruction’ to describe the war, emphasizing the horrors that take place in it as ‘destruction’ creates a image of ruin, bombings and pain in the reader’s mind. He refers to the war negatively, using words that have negative connotations instead of having patriotic connotations, which can also help create a foreboading atmosphere as wars (back in the nineteen fourties, the timeline where this book predominantly takes place in) were thought of as this patrorical event where a person represents their country and fights, yet the author creates more of a tense and depressing atmosphere. This helps create a sense of foreboading as using words with negative connotations creates tension in the reader’s mind.
Gene describes how they (the boys of sixteen) “reminded” the seniors of “what peace was like”.
The word “reminded” implies to the reader that the seniors had their own peace taken away from them, thus resulting in the seniors watching Gene and his peers as a reminder of what peace was like; moreover this gives the reader a sense of the harshness and brutality of war, which helps creates a tense atmosphere as the readers start to imagine the pain of war if it was enough for the seniors’ peace to be tore apart from them. The word “peace” has connotations to words such as tranquil, solitude, and calmness, so imagining the seniors’ lives without them from just joining something as patriotic as war helps create this sense of vulnerability as seniors are those who we look up to and those who are known as mature and brave, but knowing that they have gotten their peace ripped from them helps create this sense of vunerability. This also helps to create a sense of foreboading in the reader’s mind as it’s unknown if in a year’s time whether Gene and his peers would also be drafting for war, unknown to the consequences and horrors of war living the same vulnerable “bound up with destruction” lives as their senior. This would create a sense of tension and foreboading as now the reader fear for Gene’s and his peers’ future being forced into WWII. The author continuously links in the war to Gene’s life negatively so, for the reader, the war and its horrors looms in the back of their head, creating this sense of foreboading and apprehension in the reader and the way the author does this is by specifically describing the nature of the seniors around Gene and his peers.