What does Gene envy in Finny?
Gene is jealous that Finny is able to get away with so many things that he himself would ordinarily be punished for, since he was always too afraid to break the school rules before the two became friends. As Finny gains an increasing power over Gene with his reckless behavior, Gene increasingly resents and envies him. Gene is also jealous of Finny’s good looks, his athletic skill, and his powers of conversation.
