Little Men in Faulkner's "Barn Burning" and "The Reivers"

The article “Little Men in Faulkner’s ‘Barn Burning’ and ‘The Reivers’” examines how William Faulkner portrays “little men”—ordinary, powerless, or socially marginal male characters—in Barn Burning and The Reivers. Instead of heroic or dominant masculinity, Faulkner focuses on men who struggle with authority, morality, and identity within family and social structures. In Barn Burning, masculinity is shaped by conflict, loyalty, and class violence. In The Reivers, it appears more humorous and informal, showing immaturity and moral ambiguity. The article argues that these “little men” help Faulkner critique traditional masculine ideals by revealing masculinity as fragile, limited, and shaped by everyday social pressures rather than heroism.

Loại tài liệu:

Article - Bài báo

Tác giả:

Miles, Caroline

Đề mục:

Literary Studies

Nhà xuất bản:

The Johns Hopkins University Press

Ngày xuất bản:

Fall 1999/2000

Số trang/ tờ:

Định dạng:

pdf

Nguồn gốc:

The Faulkner Journal, Volume 15, Number 1/2, Fall 1999/2000, Pages 151-168

Liên kết:

ISSN 0884-2949

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