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Barn Burning: Abner Snopes Character Analysis
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William Faulkner’s short story "Barn Burning" describes a typical relationship between wealthy people and poor people during the Civil War. The main character, Abner Snopes, sharecrops to make a living for his family. He despises wealthy people. Out of resentment for wealthy people, he go ....
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.... the damages he did to the rug. "This is enough to satisfy Abner yet again that the social system only works in behalf of the rich, and he sets out that night to redress this wrong by burning DeSpain’s barn" (855).
Abner’s unchanging character is evident not only in his role as being cold-hearted but also in his role as being lawless. "Barn Burning" makes an interesting case for Abner Snopes as the pitiable creation of the landed aristocracy, who seeks dignity and integrity f.... |
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