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The Barn Burning discussion changed a lot about what I thought about the story especially on the motives of the father. I think this was mostly because I didn’t fully understand the story when I read it for the first time. So in hearing the discussion, I can really see the connection between the class system and the bitterness the father felt for his lot in life that I changed how I felt about his motives. I still think there may be an element of guilt to it but it’s all wrapped up in a kind of PTSD. Mostly I began to believe that the father was desperate for control over his situation as was portrayed by his desire to control the small fires and control his family, as well as a resentment toward those who has more fortune.
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