Owl-at-Night
Character Key Number:
3631
Display Name:
Owl-at-Night
Sort Name:
Owl-at-Night
Ever Present in Yoknapatawpha?:
Yes
Biography:
Though called "Owl-by-Night" the first time he is mentioned (363), this Chickasaw is more often referred to in "A Courtship" as "Owl-at-Night" (364). He is one of the young men who were interested in Herman Basket's sister - until they realized that Ikkemotubbe wanted her. After that, he willingly helps Ikkemotubbe with his efforts to win the young woman.