Levels of Peace John Knowles' novel A Separate Peace is a coming-of-age story set in a private New England boys' school during World War II. The novel traces Gene Forrester's search for identity as he shares adolescent experiences with his closest friend, Phineas. The novel's title is tied closely to the theme of the novel and finds meaning on a number of different levels of the story. The Devon School is removed from the events …showed first 75 words of 340 total…

…showed last 75 words of 340 total…can participate. In conclusion, in A Separate Peace there are many different examples which are significantly connected to the title. The boys and staff find peace away from the reality of war. They keep themselves distant and separated from the world around them. The title connects all of the characters attempts to separate themselves from the reality of World War II. John Knowles has done a wonderful job tying the text and title together perfectly.