Lie Down in Darkness (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: William Styron
- First Published: 1951
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Mid-twentieth century
- Setting: Virginia and New York City
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
- Subjects: Virginia, New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Suicide, New York City, 1940’s, 1920’s, 1930’s, Alcoholism or alcoholics, Substance abuse, Adultery, Death or dying, Lawyers, Funeral rites or ceremonies, Bereavement or grief, Mental retardation
- Locales: New York, NY, Charlottesville, VA
Characters Discussed
Peyton Loftis, the youngest daughter of Helen and Milton Loftis. She is emotionally scarred by her mother’s continuous rejection and her father’s smothering love and indulgence. At her sixteenth birthday party, Peyton, encouraged by her father, drinks alcohol and infuriates her mother. When Helen attempts to make Peyton leave the party, Peyton proclaims her hatred for her mother. Later that evening, Peyton becomes aware of her father’s infidelity, causing further distress. She soon leaves home for college, and her subsequent attempts to return lead...
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