"That Evening Sun", 298 (Event)

Page Number: 
298
Order within Page: 
1
First 8-10 words of event: 
She began to drink the coffee. While she was drinking
Page Event Ends: 
300
Era: 
Turn of the Century (1890-1913)
Characters Mentioned: 
Narrative Status: 
Narrated
Date: 
Friday, January 1, 1909 to Friday, December 31, 1909
Summary: 

As she tries to drink a cup of coffee, Nancy discusses her fears with Dilsey and sends the children to ask Mr. and Mrs. Compson if she can spend the night at their home. When they refuse, Dilsey leaves the kitchen to find Versh and ask him to walk Nancy home.

Chronological Order: 
14.00
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Keywords: 
race, gender, crying, eyes, sound, law, Negro cabin, Negro, domestic labor, fear, children, family, sleep

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