... , and he was relieved when he came home in the evenings and they were there- (Meyer, 88)]. Abner does not care for his children and only views them like farm animals, just there to help with the work. This is evinced best by Faulkner's line, "His father struck him exactly as he had struck the two mules at the store." (496 ... ). The two are distinct not only literally but symbolically as well. Matt embodies what a father is supposed to be: loving, caring, supportive, and yet stern when times call for it. He agrees with his son Frank's decision to see Mary Ann and supports him. He also dis...

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... , and he was relieved when he came home in the evenings and they were there- (Meyer, 88)]. Abner does not care for his children and only views them like farm animals, just there to help with the work. This is evinced best by Faulkner's line, "His father struck him exactly as he had struck the two mules at the store." (496 ... ). The two are distinct not only literally but symbolically as well. Matt embodies what a father is supposed to be: loving, caring, supportive, yet stern when times call for it. He agrees with his son Frank's decision to see Mary Ann and supports him. He also discipl...

• Word Count: 671
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School