I will keep this short and allow lengthy text to ensue in the comments, fingers crossed. Why do you believe Byron chose to pursue Brown after supposedly cutting all ties with Lena and his past in Jefferson?
I believe he did it because he is honestly a good person and wanted to do what was right. Brown ditching Lena again was seen as a horrible act by Byron.
If he is honestly a good person who wanted to do what was right, why did he not stay behind in order to ensure the prevention of Brown running again? By doing that he could have truly done Lena right by persuading, or even attempting to persuade, Brown to stay with Lena and his son. Whether he would have been able to or not, I believe the gesture itself would be worth more than simply arranging a meeting between the two. If true love is letting go, I believe Byron should have let Lena go, and taken an extra step to assure Brown's position by her side.
If he was trying to get answers from Brown, why did Byron not ask Brown, about his reason(s) for leaving Lena and his child, outright? When he confronts Brown he merely states, "Get up onto your feet," (Faulkner, 1985, p. 438). I am almost completely certain that if Byron intended to speak to Brown on the matter, as opposed to fighting him, he could have chosen a much better phrase of words.
I think he held feelings for Lena that he couldn't let go. He never wanted to do the right thing, nor understand Brown's motives. He was motivated by lust and jealousy, angered by Brown's ignorance towards what he had (Lena), and hoping to achieve something from confronting Brown. To me Byron has always been this way. He never cared about Brown, only his relation to Lena. I believe this is why Hightower looked down upon Byron when Byron revealed his intentions to "help Lena". Because Hightower knew that Byron was only using logic( or 'the right thing') as an excuse to justify his emotion-based actions.
That being the case, I am surprised Byron did not take advantage of Brown's obviousness to his presence in order to get the upper hand. If his anger were to be a direct reflection of his lust, Byron should have lost himself in his rage towards Brown. Although, I guess I do have to factor in Byron's docile nature, if he harboured any of Christmas' tendencies towards violence, I am sure we can agree that Brown would be a crippled, if not dead, man.
I believe he did it because he is honestly a good person and wanted to do what was right. Brown ditching Lena again was seen as a horrible act by Byron.
ReplyDeleteIf he is honestly a good person who wanted to do what was right, why did he not stay behind in order to ensure the prevention of Brown running again? By doing that he could have truly done Lena right by persuading, or even attempting to persuade, Brown to stay with Lena and his son. Whether he would have been able to or not, I believe the gesture itself would be worth more than simply arranging a meeting between the two. If true love is letting go, I believe Byron should have let Lena go, and taken an extra step to assure Brown's position by her side.
DeleteByron may be trying to get answers from Brown on why he left Lean with a newborn.
ReplyDeleteIf he was trying to get answers from Brown, why did Byron not ask Brown, about his reason(s) for leaving Lena and his child, outright? When he confronts Brown he merely states, "Get up onto your feet," (Faulkner, 1985, p. 438). I am almost completely certain that if Byron intended to speak to Brown on the matter, as opposed to fighting him, he could have chosen a much better phrase of words.
DeleteI think he felt like it was the right thing to do
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I understand the reasoning behind him fighting Brown being the right thing, care to explain?
ReplyDeleteThe right thing as in sort of punishing him for leaving Lena and not letting Brown get away with abandoning his family.
DeleteOh, thank you for clarifying.
DeleteI think he held feelings for Lena that he couldn't let go. He never wanted to do the right thing, nor understand Brown's motives. He was motivated by lust and jealousy, angered by Brown's ignorance towards what he had (Lena), and hoping to achieve something from confronting Brown. To me Byron has always been this way. He never cared about Brown, only his relation to Lena. I believe this is why Hightower looked down upon Byron when Byron revealed his intentions to "help Lena". Because Hightower knew that Byron was only using logic( or 'the right thing') as an excuse to justify his emotion-based actions.
ReplyDeleteThat being the case, I am surprised Byron did not take advantage of Brown's obviousness to his presence in order to get the upper hand. If his anger were to be a direct reflection of his lust, Byron should have lost himself in his rage towards Brown. Although, I guess I do have to factor in Byron's docile nature, if he harboured any of Christmas' tendencies towards violence, I am sure we can agree that Brown would be a crippled, if not dead, man.
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