Filling in the Blanks with Faulkner

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This paper briefly shows how Faulkner uses repetition, insinuation, and dialogue concerns to make some very subtle observations about regional society. It explains that these observations categorize the writing as belonging to the Modernist movement of literature.

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"William Faulkner utilizes a few unconventional, yet effective wording elements in his short story Barn Burning. The most noticeable element is repetition-- particularly in the description of the main character's father, Abner, but also found in the story's ending. A little deeper interpretation of the text divulges that no names are revealed by the narrator-- only in conversation between characters. Faulkner also utilizes an unusual writing technique of not finishing sentences that works in the story on more than one level. These elements lend uniqueness and essential readability to the text, and, in a subtle way, suggest an evolution in writing style akin to the Modernist movement."

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