In the book, A Separate Peace by John Knowles, the Butt Room can represent a room of freedom. It first starts out when Brinker makes a joke about injuring Finny purposely to get the room to himself. This then makes Gene worried about what really happened. As he gets nervous, Gene changes the topic by asking Brinker if he wants to go to the Butt Room to have a smoke. Once there, they start to talk but eventually get into a fight so Brinker leaves without having a smoke. I believe that the Butt Room represents freedom. It's like a high school hangout area where they can do what ever you want. For example, they can smoke without getting in trouble. If you are stressed, you can go down there and cool down with your friends. As you enter the room, it's like entering a whole different place. They can talk about anything and even if they get to arguments. Brinker keeps on going back to talking about Finny's accident. Gene gives up so he makes a joke about Brinker. Then Brinker starts to argue and leaves. When he leaves, it's like nothing has happened when they walk out of the room.
-Michael T
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