Finny doesn't train Gene to do anything in the conventional sense. However, Finny influences Gene in several ways:
* To be carefree and live in the moment: Finny's optimistic, almost reckless, approach to life inspires Gene to loosen up and enjoy the present. He encourages Gene to embrace the carefree spirit of their school days.
* To be athletic and physically fit: Finny, a natural athlete, pushes Gene to be more physically active and excel at sports. He teaches him how to swim and jump, encouraging him to reach his full potential.
* To be loyal and trusting: Finny's unwavering trust in Gene, despite Gene's own feelings of envy and insecurity, challenges Gene to be a better friend and to trust others more readily.
While Finny doesn't explicitly train Gene in a specific skill, his influence on Gene's personality, mindset, and behavior is profound and shapes the course of their friendship.
It's important to note that Gene struggles to fully embrace Finny's way of life and ultimately succumbs to his own insecurities, leading to a tragic outcome.
