Absalom, Absalom!, 262 (Event)

Page Number: 
262
Order within Page: 
3
First 8-10 words of event: 
it would be June now, with the magnolias and
Page Event Ends: 
263
Era: 
Antebellum (1831-1860)
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Narrative Status: 
Told
Date: 
Saturday, June 2, 1860 to Sunday, June 10, 1860
Summary: 

Shreve describes a ball ("the music," "the swirling and dipping hoops" - i.e. hoop skirts, 262). Instead of playing the part of older brother, Henry surrenders his and Judith's "life" to Bon (263). [SOURCE: Shreve-Quentin]

Chronological Order: 
222.00
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Keywords: 
Dancing, Family_Honor, Surrender, Italics
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