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Faulkner and Larsen in the Context of Racism: This 8-page comparative essay examines William Faulkner’s “Light in August” and Nella Larsen’s “Passing” for the common and contrasting threads pertinent to the racial undercurrents that are a part of this country’s cultural legacy. While coming from totally divergent backgrounds these two critically acclaimed American authors both tackled issues that bear comparison, relevant to racism and its side effects. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNFaular.doc
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relevant to racism and its side effects. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNFaular.doc Faulkner and Larsen in the Context of Racism Written for ,
Inc. by Susan A. Nelson - June, 2001 For More Information On This Paper Please At first glance one might
wonder what William Faulkner and Nella Larsen could possibly have in common. Yet, while coming from totally divergent backgrounds these two critically acclaimed American authors both tackled issues that
bear comparison -- relevant to racism and its side effects. This essay examines Faulkners Light in August and Larsens Passing for the common and contrasting threads pertinent to the
racial undercurrents that are part and parcel of this countrys cultural legacy. Light in August originally began as the work entitled Dark
House, and featured Joe Christmas, an orphaned man of uncertain racial lineage (Faulkner Novels, 2001). In this novel, (Faulkners first substantial exploration of race) the author examines the lives
of his small town outcasts. They include Joanna Burden: the granddaughter and sister of murdered civil rights activists; Reverend Gail Hightower, who remained so caught up in family pride/
heritage that he ignored his wifes infidelity and she ultimately committed suicide. In addition, there is Faulkners Lena Grove, the literally barefoot and pregnant girl from Alabama who journeys
repeatedly to find her childs father. Interestingly enough, Faulkner once wrote cryptically that, "Roughly... the theme [of Light in August] is [of] a man who outraged the land,
and the land then turned and destroyed the mans family" (Faulkner Novels, 2001). Evidencing Faulkners staunch pronouncement is the orphan,
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