Charasmatic Phineas of A Separate Peace
... Phineas is exactly that description. Phineas is a seventeen year old boy who goes to Devon School in New Hampshire. ... Phineas, known as ÒFinnyÓ by his friends, is in total control of his own destiny, and hes taking complete advantage of it. ... Three main qualities of Phineas are that he is athletic, creative, and carefree. Phineas is a very good athlete. One example of this is when he and Gene were at the school swimming pool and Phineas attempted to break the school record for the 100 yard free style.