Part 1 of Essay
Brinker Hadley is an important character in the book A Separate Peace. Brinker is in the story for three major reasons: he is used by the author to bring to light Gene's misdeeds, he represents Devon's change from peace to war, and he personifies the general sentiment of those at Devon. Brinker is important for these thre ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... represents very well the attitude of most of Devon's students and faculty. Finally, Brinker is used by the author to personify the general happenings at devon school. He is an icon for the rest of the class. He is "the hub of the class", and "the standard boy's school article." Brinker gives a name to "the rest of them. Brinker Hadley is important to the story: he brings out Gene's misdeeds, he symbolizes Devons change from peace to war, and he embodies the rest of the class. First, he reveals Gene's misdee ....