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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 2 1/2 page paper which examines William
Faulkner’s short story “That Evening Sun” in relationship to a statement of Faulkner’s
wherein he stated that literature should help an individual “prevail, not merely endure.” No
additional sources cited.
Page Count:
2 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAevesun.rtf
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to a different place and/or time. But, others read to become inspired, to develop ideas, and to grow as an individual. William Faulkner once said that literature should help the
reader to "prevail, not merely endure." In essence, he felt that literature should make a person think, and perhaps help them to become a better person in their society, rather
than merely entertain and offer a means of escape. In the following paper we examine his short story "That Evening Sun" and discuss whether it meets Faulkners own criteria in
regards to helping the reader prevail. That Evening Sun Faulkners story is one that truly makes the reader think, which is an incredibly powerful element to urging a
reader to prevail.. When one thinks about a story, even going back to reread a line or two to gain further understanding of the plot, the reader is surely not
merely enduring the story but examining it and working through it to come out with perhaps a deeper understanding. We see that the racial differences in the story are very
powerful as Nancy seems to never be understood by her white employers. They all but force her to do demeaning work, never stopping to think of her as a human
being. But, she is a fighter it seems, represented by the fact that she has many missing teeth due to struggles with the white man. But, the family always expects
things of her and uses her up in many ways. But, the family is not always there to help her, as they see her as little more than an animal
who is fearful of nothing. This relationship, which was perhaps very normal in the time period, insists that the reader look and contemplate upon the characters. We see that
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