Unnamed Country Boy in Car
Character Key Number:
3079
Display Name:
Unnamed Country Boy in Car
Sort Name:
Unnamed Country Boy in Car
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Ever Present in Yoknapatawpha?:
Yes
Biography:
In Light in August this "countryboy" is driving past the Burden place with his girlfriend when sees Joe Christmas, naked and waving a pistol; the gun explains why he stops and allows him into the car (297). He has the presence of mind to plan to carry Joe to his own house, while pretending to be taking a shortcut.