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Sanctuary (novel) - Definition and Overview |
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Sanctuary is considered one of the more controversial of William Faulkner's novels. It was first published in 1931.
Characters
- Popeye - Strange man that lives in Goodwin house
- Horace Benbow - Lawyer from Kinston
- Tommy - negro servant, lives with Popeye and the Goodwins
- Mr. Goodwin - boot-legger
- Mrs. Goodwin ("the woman")
- Temple - fragile young college girl (arguably the most dynamic character)
- Gowan - Young man who arrives at the Goodwin house with Temple
- Miss Reba - Owns a whore house, somehow related to Horace, she is housing Popeye and Temple
- Minnie - Miss Reba's negro maid
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