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- Title
THE MEN WHO KILLED THE DEER: FAULKNER AND FRANK WATERS.
- Authors
Lawson, Benjamin S.
- Abstract
The article provides a comparison of the novels "Go Down, Moses," by William Faulkner and "The Man Who Killed the Deer," by Frank Waters. Particular attention is given to scenes within each novel where the protagonist kills a deer. The racial, national and ethical themes within the novels are considered. The symbolism of the deer, and deer-like characters such as Flowers Playing in "The Man Who Killed the Deer," is discussed. The author also addresses the question of historical accuracy and authenticity in the novels.
- Subjects
AMERICAN literature; LITERARY criticism; GO Down, Moses (Book : Faulkner); FAULKNER, William, 1897-1962; MAN Who Killed the Deer, The (Book); WATERS, Frank, 1902-1995; NATIVE Americans in literature; NATIVE Americans -- Hunting; SYMBOLISM in literature; SUBJECTIVITY in historiography; DEER; MODERNISM (Literary period)
- Publication
Faulkner Journal, 2002, Vol 18, Issue 1/2, p179
- ISSN
0884-2949
- Publication type
Literary Criticism