Faulkner's Light in August - Race and Language Analysis - Lecture 24

Faulkner's Light in August - Race and Language Analysis - Lecture 24

Explore the complex racial dynamics in William Faulkner's "Light in August" through this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner" course. Examine the varied uses and implications of racial slurs throughout the novel, from involuntary utterances to calculated deployments. Analyze how different characters' usage reflects their attitudes, backgrounds, and the broader societal context. Delve into the intersection of race and Calvinist theology, and consider how racial identities are constructed and perpetuated. Gain insights into Faulkner's nuanced portrayal of race relations in the American South. Note: This lecture contains sensitive content that some viewers may find disturbing.