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Light in August Gender Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

He would have died or murdered rather than have anyone, another man, learn what their relations had now become. That not only had she changed her life completely, but that she was trying to change his too and make of him something between a hermit and a missionary to negroes. (12.26)

Christmas resents anyone trying to change him – particularly a woman.

Quote #11

"She was trying to make me cry. Then she thinks that they would have had me." (7.55)

Christmas reveals his inability to handle the kindness of women.