Barn Burning Questions on Ending
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In "Barn Burning," what do you assume happens to Snopes' father, brother, and the Major's barn?
Snopes, who has burned Major de Spain's barn, is on trial for the fire. Sarty tells the story of his family's involvement with Major de Spain. Ab Snopes and his family are a poor family but have a...
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What is your interpretation of the ending of "Barn Burning"?
The ending of "Barn Burning" is interpreted as positive because Sarty, the protagonist, chooses to break away from his father's destructive influence. After alerting Mr. de Spain about his father's...
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How do we confirm that Abner Snopes doesn't die at the end of "Barn Burning"?
Abner Snopes's survival in "Barn Burning" is confirmed through his appearance in subsequent works by William Faulkner. Although the story ends ambiguously with Sarty hearing shots, Abner features...