Critical Analysis of the first 41 lines in Chapter Three of William Faulkner's "Light in August." Focus mainly upon themes of Landscape and the Identity of the character,Gail Hightower.

The excerpt chosen describes the landscape, which surrounds Gail Hightower, and the way in which he responds to it. Also, the passage shows the reasons for the way he is and the life he leads. The themes of landscape and identity are clearly shown and they intertwine to create an environment that is somewhat forlorn, lonely and entirely one of isolation. Firstly, I shall have to say a bit about the man being analyzed, Gail …

…ty for him. His life as he knew it, would never be discovered again. Like his surroundings, Mr. Hightower shall fade into oblivion with no one to remember him and carry on his legacy. Like the faded sign, he will never achieved the purpose in mind. The people of Jefferson would never know the good things he achieved. They will merely remember all the rumours and sadness attached to this lone man. (c) Petra Montague-Sylvester