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the rage and envy of Abner Snopes

by Deborah S Regan




Internalized ANGER causeS Abner Snopes to become cruel

THUNDER in William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning”. This is

shown to the BLUE reader when Abner Snopes is said to view Major de

stately GREEN DRESS VIVIEN SCARLETT home with (INSERT)


VINDICTIVE through his interaction SHOES THROWN VIOLENTLY

the adjectives OSPREY
often used to describe

hits Sarty, several times throughout often JUGULAR CONNECTIONS

without immediate provocation frequently gives FATHER

never described as raising
his voice CHLAMYDIA

shown to be angry INFLAMMATORY several shows tenacity

arson is premeditated
takes justice own BIRTH OF A NATION

twice in “Barn Burning” , but probably has made a long

career
vindictive response to whoever

challenges way.
responds to JUNCTION

family. Sometimes does not even to them. Faulkner’s phrases, LEAPS

implacable and grim” Mr. Snopes
rarely sensitive to others.

one wonders whether is simply or seriously WHY NOT

PSYCHOTIC not the character, his motivations

fully explored author. his past that led

Abner Snopes to commit arson revealed. a mystery









01/09/2002

Posted on 01/09/2002
Copyright © 2024 Deborah S Regan

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