Devon as a Microcosm to the Outside World in a Separate PeaceWelcome to a small school called Devon during the summer of 1942. At the start of the Second World War, Devon is a peaceful place with close friends and great memories, until an event drags the entire school into its own war. With the star athlete having his leg ÒaccidentallyÓ broken by his best friend, Devon turns into a war zone where no one is safe. It all started with a childhood game of jumping from a tree into a river, a test of courage and will. . All fun and games until that summer day when the star athlete is ready to jump out while his best friend follows him into the tree to jump next. The branch is shaken slightly and suddenly the school's best athlete lies on the ground with a broken leg. This event seems so small and weak, but it will soon tear apart not only a friendship, but the entire school....