Please explain how Finny is a static character in A Separate Peace.All I can think of is when he always tempts Gene to go along with him all the...

It is quite intriguing to think of Phineas (Finny) as a
static character in A Separate Peace by John Knowles. He is, in
fact, the one who does more unexpected and impulsive things than anyone in the novel.
Nonetheless, Finny is a static character for all but the final
pages of the novel.

Think about the ways in which, despite
his rather unpredictable actions, Phineas remains
consistent.

• He is a poor student who never gets
  better and never cares to do so.


• He is a loyal friend,
  even when he suspects his best friend tried to kill
  him.


• He is, until the very end, optimistic and positive,
  assuming the best of everyone.


• He disregards all rules,
  written and unwritten--and that includes Gene's need to study as well as the dress
  code.


• He is a consistently good athlete--until his leg is
  shattered, of course.

There are plenty of other
examples, as well. Phineas is a static character--until he faces
the reality of his situation. When he finally faces the fact that his best friend did
jounce the limb, did cause his broken leg, and did betray his friendship, Finny does
change.