Faulkner uses four characters to portray the frustration that probably exists in many small Southern towns. He begins with the character Hawkshaw, the barber. His profession is an icon in everyday life of small towns. In Jefferson he carries a lot more responsibility, he is the only voice of reason in a town on the verge of disaster. When the men of town decide to seek out Will Mayes to demonstrate their white supremacy, Hawkshaw is the only exception. He represents how society should behave. He den

Faulkner's ending reveals to the reader that though Mayes's death is the climax in the story, it does not relieve the tension and frustration of this little town. An innocent man was murdered and nothing has changed. For McLendon, the struggle to prove his superiority over others continues. After killing Mayes, he returns home to beat his wife. McLendon's frustrations have not abated in the least. On the contrary, they are still present and still very dangerous. Faulkner leaves the reader with the image of McLendon standing with his shirt off looking out into the dark- sweating, panting and most important of all, waiting. Waiting for his frustration to explode again.

ounces Will's involvement and calls for the law to handle the matter. He calls for the truth. But Hawkshaw is merely one against many and cannot change what is to occur. His frus

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