Major Themes In Faulkner's "Light In August"
Beginning of paper
Light In August:
A Study of 20th Century Man's Search for Self
A Study of the Origins of Evil"...a man's future is inherent in
that man..."
-Faulkner in the University. p.139
Faulkner's Light in August is a metaphor. In fact it is many
metaphors, almost infinitely many. It is a jumble of allusions, themes,
portraits, all ....
Middle of paper
.... neither coming nor going, simply moving. Immediately
the book draws into her past, relating events leading up to this point,
explaining her motives. One gets a definite feel for her character, and
settles into her narrative, but as soon as this happens, the book switches
gears, turning instead to a vague character, Joe Christmas. With little
introduction, or warning, the book reels into Joe's past, catching the
reader totally unaware and ....
--------------
Number of words: 1222
Number of pages: 5 (approx. 250 words per double-spaced page)
Site Navigation
