Who Is Faulkner's Intruder In The Dust
Intruder in the Dust, by William Faulkner, addresses issues concerning the position of African Americans within society as well as their fight for civil rights. Faulkner employs his ideas through the thoughts of a sixteen year old boy named Chick Mallison, who embarks on a journey to prove the innocence of his black friend, Lucas Beauchamp. Chick’s light skin color prematurely determines his role in society, deeming him superior to those of a darker color. In accordance, the members of society constantly remind him to assert his dominance with every African American he encounters. Chick attempts to maintain his expected authoritative persona by following rules implemented by society; however, his struggles prove to be unsuccessful when he