Chapter 17

In chapter 17, Lena has her baby and Byron now has all the responsibilities that a father would have. Also, we find out that Hightower does not want Byron to be involved with Lena. "...You have a manchild that is not his, by a man that is not him. You will be forcing into his life two men and only the third part of a woman..." (Faulkner 411).

What would you do if you were Byron and had to be a father to Lena'a baby? Would you walk away from it all or stay with Lena? Do you agree with Hightower that Byron shouldn't be with Lena?

Christmas's Dilemma

We learn in chapter 13 about Miss Burden's pregnancy, and how she  was pressuring Christmas into marriage. We also learn that Miss Burden tries to shoot Christmas, and he kills her in self-defense.Do you think Christmas's actions  were justified? What would you have done if you were in his position? What do you think will happen to Christmas? Do you think Christmas will ever find happiness

Racism Around The World

Today we opened a discussion about racism/segregation and how it is still relevant to our society. It still continues and what is worse is that some negative views of racism haven't changed throughout some parts of the human race. What do you guys think about race and what are your opinions about it? What do you think should change?

The lack of self-sufficiency in women??

Throughout the novel, much of the female characters encounter the misogynistic views of society, whether it be the influence of males or themselves, women seem to be polarized, expected to lack independence and power over their own life. What are some examples of misogyny in the story?  Are there any similarities In the Light in August that you can compare to the real world?  

Characters

So far about what we have read, who do you guys think has had a tougher life despite where they are now?

McEachern Prediction

If some of you can remember what you put for your answer on the DBQ, one of them asked to basically make a prediction about who McEachern will be in the story. Thinking back to that, was your prediction close to what McEachern really is, or was it far off? What was it that you put that was wrong? What would you write now after seeing who this man is?

Who is to blame?

As we see, so far, Christmas is a character that is serious and obscure. With that, these characteristics continue to become a part of his life however, who is to blame for why Christmas remains to stay this way? Is it McEachern's fault for imposing so much on him or is it himself that keeps himself restricted?

Joe Christmas's change

So far about what we know about Joe Christmas, why do you guys think he is suddenly rebelling against his "dad" and the things he had prohibit him?