Faculty Mentors
Dr. Bruce Gentry
Abstract
I will argue that in Reflections of a Golden Eye, Private Williams is a projection of McCullers, due to his being a representation of the abject desire that McCullers experienced for women, and that the abjection is the very reason why his character comes off as strange, impersonal, and uncanny. Opposing critics would say that Williams’ impersonal nature disqualifies him from being McCullers’ representation; however, while McCullers purposefully uses the uncanny feelings she creates around Williams to distance herself from him, we should see through this.
Recommended Citation
Gilbert, Sarah Beth
(2016)
"Veiling with Abjection: Carson McCullers' Reflections in a Golden Eye,"
The Corinthian: Vol. 17, Article 3.
Available at:
https://kb.gcsu.edu/thecorinthian/vol17/iss1/3