Sand Mountain (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Romulus Linney
- First Published: 1985
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Fantasy
- Time of Work: The late nineteenth century
- Setting: The southern Appalachian Mountains
- Genres: Realism, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
- Subjects: United States or Americans, Nineteenth century, Rural or country life, Poverty or poor people, Christianity, Folklore, Jesus Christ, Dating
- Locales: United States
Characters Discussed
Sand Mountain Matchmaking
Rebecca Tull, an attractive widow in her early twenties. Her first marriage was not very successful, though she did not wish for her husband to die. Other inhabitants of Sand Mountain, including her father (who is a preacher) and her mother, believe that it is her duty to remarry quickly so that she does not provide too much temptation for the men of the area. Rebecca, however, is too particular to settle for what she has mercifully escaped. Rebecca seeks some sort of equality and respect in her ideal partner,...
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