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Light in August
William Faulkner
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Summary
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Summary and Analysis
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–11
Chapters 12–13
Chapters 14–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–19
Chapters 20–21
Characters
Character List
Joe Christmas
Lena Grove
Reverend Gail Hightower
Byron Bunch
Main Ideas
Themes
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Important Quotes Explained
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Context
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Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-11
Chapters 12-13
Chapters 14-15
Chapters 16-17
Chapters 18-19
Chapters 20-21
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Further Study
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
What distinguishing feature does Joe Brown have near his mouth?
A bird tattoo
A birthmark
A white scar
A handlebar moustache
2
of 5
What trait describes Miss Burden?
Clinical
Intellectual
Extroverted
Reclusive
3
of 5
What trait does NOT describe Mr. McEachern?
Stern
Devout
Passive
Violent
4
of 5
What is Mr. Hines famous for?
Generosity of spirit
Crazed ravings
His apple pie
His cleverness
5
of 5
What does Bobbie pass for at a diner in Jefferson?
Prostitute
Waitress
School teacher
Janitor
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