Requiem For A Nun
William Faulkner
Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
"Requiem for a Nun" by William Faulkner is a gripping sequel to "Sanctuary," set in Yoknapatawpha County and Jackson, Mississippi, eight years later. The story follows Temple Drake Stevens, now married and has children, as she confronts her traumatic past and the consequences of her actions. Nancy Mannigoe, a former nursemaid to Temple, is found guilty of murdering Temple's infant daughter and faces the death penalty. Gowan's uncle, Gavin Stevens, acts as Nancy's defense attorney, but he suspects Temple is withholding crucial information about the murder. As the execution date nears, Temple returns to Jefferson to reveal to Gavin that she also played a part in her baby's death and wants to prevent Nancy's execution. Gavin advises her to appeal to the Governor, but unbeknownst to them, Gowan overhears the confession. In a desperate attempt, Temple confesses her past intentions to elope with another man, Pete, and the tragedy that unfolded due to her association with him. "Requiem for a Nun" delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature, providing a gripping exploration of characters trying to reconcile with their pasts while grappling with the consequences of their choices.
