In the story Barn Burning by William Faulkner, the character Colonel Sartoris Snopes, nicknamed Sarty, displays many different and interesting traits. Most of these characteristics are seen through his thoughts that the author includes periodically throughout the story. The thoughts in the reading lead you to the conclusion that Sarty is definitely a character who is very dynamic and self motivated. In the beginning of the story in the courtroom scene, the reader is first introduced to the idea that Sarty is very proud of and in awe of his father. This is shown when Sarty is thinking about his father’s enemy being his as well, “ourn! mine and hisn both! He’s my father!”(N590). These statements are very relative and sharp with the meaning; Sarty respects his father and is especially proud to be his son, and he will help defend him however necessary. This includes lying to a judge in a court of law as
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Now, rather than feeling proud of his father for what he is, Sarty shows that he wants Abner to change; from the wording it can even be thought that Sarty somewhat feels pity towards his father for not being able to control himself. ”(N591) Sarty is willing to put his own honesty on the line to help his father Abner. The very last scene of the story is where it is most obvious that Sarty is a dynamic character. After he gets away from his mother, he runs to warn the Major de Spain of the disaster which is about to occur, in doing so, disobeying his father’s will, showing no respect, and rejecting the inexcusable act of torching another barn. This is shown when Sarty is getting the oil for his father, but Sarty does question what he is doing. Jus the sight of such a huge and wonderful place makes him think that it is “impervious to the puny flames he might contrive. Maybe it will even change him now from what maybe he couldn’t help but be”(N594). As the family arrives at the doors to their next home, Sarty admires the owner’s impressive living area. It was also the first time he considers running from his father. That was the turning point for Sarty, and the final time he shows any respect for his father and his actions. Sarty is very hopeful about their new situation and hopes his father is the same way, “Maybe he will feel it too.
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