What is the theme of “The Evening Sun” and how is that theme communicated?
Expert Answers
janeyb 
| Certified Educator
| Certified Educator
I think that the theme of "The Evening Sun" is race relations, as it sets a backdrop for the whole story. Even though race is not in the forefront, it is always in the characters minds, and therefore the readers mind. For example, obviously, the first thing to come to mind is when Nancy is kicked down by Mr. STovell after he refuses to pay for her services. And then, even though he knocked out her teeth, he is not sent to jail, Nancy is.
Further Reading:
Access hundreds of thousands of answers with a free trial.
Ask a Question
Related Questions
- What are the major themes in "That Evening Sun"?
- 1 educator answer
- What is the main theme of "That Evening Sun" by Faulkner?
- 1 educator answer
- What is the setting for the story "That Evening Sun"?
- 1 educator answer
- What is the oral tradition of Wiliam Faulkner's "That Evening Sun"?
- 1 educator answer
- How many characters are there in That Evening Sun? What are each of their roles?
- 1 educator answer
Popular Questions
- In William Faulkner's short story "That Evening Sun," what is the significance of Quentin's...
- 1 educator answer
- What are the symbols present in the story "That Evening sun" by William Faulkner? And kindly...
- 2 educator answers
- Is there a specific reason why Faulkner chose the name "Jesus" for the antagonist in the story?
- 1 educator answer
- How does Faulkner's writing reach beyond the time and place in which so much of it is set?
- 1 educator answer
