Why is the story called "The Bear"? Throughout the first three chapters it makes sense because the characters are tracking and trying to kill this mystical bear. This bear whose name is Old Ben, is smart, fast, and mysterious. Everyone is afraid of Old Ben and they have reason to be. It really intrigued me how Faulkner explained that the bear "faded, sank back into the wilderness without motion as he watched a fish, a huge old bass, sink back into the dark depths of its pool and vanish without even any movement of its fins." But then again why "The Bear"? At the end of chapter three Old Ben is killed. I am curious to see how Faulkner connects Old Ben with the rest of the story and how this story deemed its name "The Bear."
P.S I commented on Travis Carr's post.
I am also confused on that! I have not really found where the title and the story go together, but i am intrigued to find out!
ReplyDeleteI am also wondering how Faulkner is going to keep this story up after chapter three. The Bear does seem to be something mythical and awe-inspiring. I'm kind of expecting a Tell Tale Heart turn in chapter four. Even though Old Ben is dead he still haunts the boy and what not.
ReplyDeleteYes!!! What is going to happen with Ike after the bear is killed because that is what filled his mind for so long. He will have to find something else to turn to
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