Absalom, Absalom!, 238 (Event)

Page Number: 
238
Order within Page: 
1
First 8-10 words of event: 
Jesus, you can almost see him: a little boy
Page Event Ends: 
240
Era: 
Antebellum (1831-1860)
Narrative Status: 
Told
Date: 
Tuesday, January 1, 1833 to Monday, December 31, 1849
Summary: 

Shreve describes Bon's childhood from the perspective of the "little boy" who does not know where he came from (238), or the source of his mother's "incomprehensible fury" (239). [SOURCE: Shreve]

Chronological Order: 
39.00
Indeterminate Date Range: 
Keywords: 
Childhood, Mother-Son, Mystery, Rage
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