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William FaulknerDry September
William FaulknerFiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1931A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Compare and contrast representations of Southern aristocracy in “Dry September” with one other short story written by William Faulkner. Focus on systems of oppression, societal order, and systemic racism.
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What types of masculinity are described in “Dry September”? Analyze how John McLendon, Will Mayes, and the narrator embody or challenge traditional gender norms. What are their society’s expectations of male behavior?
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