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The Scapegoat in William Faulkner’s Fiction: A Girardian Analysis

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Analysis uncovers scapegoating mechanisms in Faulkner’s stories, suggesting social norms perpetuate violence.

Scapegoating reveals the violence upheld by social norms in Faulkner's narratives.
Characters in 'A Rose for Emily' and 'Barn Burning' illustrate communal oppression and the scapegoat theory.
Girard's concepts of blame projection highlight the alienation and emotional turmoil within Faulkner's characters.
The study shows Faulkner's characters resist their scapegoat roles, indicating a potential for autonomy.

Layla Khan (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis uncovers scapegoating mechanisms in Faulkner’s stories, suggesting social norms perpetuate violence.

Scapegoating reveals the violence upheld by social norms in Faulkner's narratives.
Characters in 'A Rose for Emily' and 'Barn Burning' illustrate communal oppression and the scapegoat theory.
Girard's concepts of blame projection highlight the alienation and emotional turmoil within Faulkner's characters.
The study shows Faulkner's characters resist their scapegoat roles, indicating a potential for autonomy.

Layla Khan (2025) studied this question.

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