"That Evening Sun", 292 (Event)
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Page Number:
292
Order within Page:
2
First 8-10 words of event:
Dilsey was still sick in her cabin. Father told Jesus
Page Event Ends:
293
Era:
Turn of the Century (1890-1913)
Characters Present:
Narrative Status:
Narrated
Date:
Friday, January 1, 1909 to Friday, December 31, 1909
Summary:
After supper, Caroline sends Quentin to see whether Nancy has finished cleaning the dishes. Quentin reports that Nancy has finished but does not report that she is sitting beside the cold stove or that she said to him: "I ain't nothing but a nigger...It aint none of my fault" (293). Jason goes to the kitchen to see what is going on, while Caddy wonders whether Nancy might be waiting for Jesus to come get her.
Chronological Order:
7.00
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Keywords:
illness, property, home, kitchen, domestic labor, race, gender
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