Sartoris In Barn Burning

In William Faulkner’s short story, “Barn Burning” the reader is offered a glimpse into the dysfunctional upbringing of a young boy named Colonel Sartoris Snopes. Sartoris (Sarty), the protagonist of this work, is a child, under moral obligation to obey and respect his parents, especially his stern father. However, maintaining loyalty to his family becomes increasingly difficult for Sarty as he begins to understand that his father’s path in life is not one that he wishes to follow. Throughout the story Faulkner uses many literally devices such as: tone, form, diction, and unity, in which work together to help create a deeper meaning to the story. This overall helps Faulkner’s readers further understand that the constant battle that Sarty has