Major de Spain
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Character Key:
Display Name:
Major de Spain
Sort Name:
De Spain, Major
AKA:
Cassius de Spain
Race:
White
Gender:
Male
Class:
Upper Class
Rank:
Secondary
Vitality:
Alive
Occupation:
Professional
First Mentioned:
Other Texts:
Biography:
There are two "Major de Spain"s in the Yoknapatawpha fictions. This is the one who actually served in the Confederate Army during the War (his son only inherited the title "Major" from him). His military service during "the last darkening days of '64 and '65" is briefly referred to in this novel (224), but otherwise here he is best known for hosting biannual hunting parties at his camp on the Tallahatchie River. When he last appears, in his business office in town, he is described as a "short plumpish gray-haired man," whose "fine broadcloth" suit is contrasted with the "muddy corduroy" he wore on the hunting trips (302).
Individual or Group:
Individual
Character changes class in this text:
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