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5 pages in length. William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! has been critiqued by a number of writers who have attempted to delve deep into the author's subconscious in order to understand the work's true meaning. In reviewing the characters, Sutpen is one of the most prevalent within these reviews, establishing a considerable share of attention when it comes to realizing each character's importance. The writer discusses how three separate critical sources portray the character of Sutpen. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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prevalent within these reviews, establishing a considerable share of attention when it comes to realizing each characters importance. The "exciting, gripping story of crime and bloodshed" (Anonymous PG) leaves
the reader with many unanswered questions, which only serves to heighten its intrigue. As one of the focal characters, Sutpen maintains presence throughout the story as a hypocritical Puritan who
uses black slaves only when they are convenient to him. He has a history of having sexual relations with black women, which is an acceptable activity for white men
to do, but when he finds he has impregnated one, he quickly denounces the fact that he is the babys father. Much to his horror, his first son --
Charles Bon -- does not hold dear the same prejudicial views as his father; rather, he incorporates the "intricate social pattern" (Anonymous PG) that represents a mixed black and white
society. Simon & Shuster (1990) portray Sutpen as a pretentious white man who has no tolerance toward the black race; indeed, his "Puritan conscience" (Anonymous PG) has allowed him to
accept black women only as they relate to his sexual desires, but he does not embrace their people as anything but unworthy intruders. Black men afford Sutpen the opportunity
to acquire land that turns a profit from their constant toil. "...The land is made habitable and profitable for him by the black men he owns" (Anonymous PG).
Simon & Shuster (1990) demonstrate how Sutpen treats the land much like he does the black community: with no respect. Sutpen is described as being a prolific man who takes
pride in the number of children he bears. This clearly illustrates his disregard for life, no matter if it is black or white, as long as it suits his
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