Gene is an unreliable narrator, which is evident in his frequently mentioned jealousy toward Finny. Jealousy alters the narrator’s point of view, and therefore makes Gene unreliable. His envious nature is not implied, but blatantly stated when Gene, “couldn’t help envying [Finny] a little, which was perfectly normal” (25). This exemplifies Gene’s unreliability in two ways. First, Gene admits that he is indeed jealous. Additionally, he reveals that he is trying to justify his jealousy. His attempt at justification proves Gene’s unreliability in a way which is parallel to his jealousy: he is actively trying to change his point of view, evading his original judgement. Another example of Gene’s jealousy is shown when Finny gets away with wearing