Chapter Three only supported evidence to make everyone love Finny.
Finny and Gene really begin the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session. The club met nightly, and despite Gene's wish against jumping off the tree, he continues to do so daily. He explains that he could have chosen to not attend the meetings, however at the time he did not feel able to. I understand that feeling where just saying no seems so wrong, so crazy that I would never consider it to be an option.
Finny creates blitzball, which grows to be extremely popular. If put in that situation, most likely I would have become very irritated with the sudden changing of rules.
I love the writing style of the book. It matches my sort of thought process. There is the story with branching off moments of personal reflection. Such as when future Gene talks about what moment he lives in forever, with the color of the time being green and the way the world is.
As a swimmer, I found Finny's breaking of the school swimming record to be interesting. It is very hard to break a record, however Finny only takes personal pride in his accomplishment. Finny decides that he does not want anyone else to know. Gene is confused, but I understand Finny's side of the story. He is used to being great at sports, and breaking that record was a moment to test himself.
The chapter ends with Gene and Finny breaking the rules to go to the beach for the afternoon. It is hard to imagine just leaving school and riding my bike to have a day in the sun. The memory was only really happy for Finny, and Gene felt negative towards the whole thing. It would be one of those memories in ones friendship which would be unforgettable. And Finny feels the same way when he tells Gene that he is his best friend. I feel sorry for Finny because Gene has already become jealous enough that he can not admit to reciprocating his feelings.
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