In his telegram to Gene, Leper pleads, “I have escaped and need help...” (137). Why is Gene, who is on the brink of adulthood, unable and unwilling to feel sorry for Leper? Evaluate Gene’s response to Leper’s breakdown, and explain what the response sugg

I can give you a general answer. Gene has his own issues to work out. Gene doesn't understand Leper's angst about war. Gene has only a vague idea of what war might be like. Leper also verbally attacks Gene over the tree incident, which cause Gene to lose any sympathy for Leper at the moment.