William Faulkner was one of the greatest and most influential writers of the 20th century. Faulkner broke the mold in terms of traditional writing. He wrote about controversial topics and pressing issues that had an influence on him. Faulkner's background influenced his writing, his education played an important role in his works. William Faulkner was born on September 25, 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi. He was the first of four children born to Murry and Maud Butler Faulkner. He had three younger brothers: Murry Charles Faulkner, author John Falkner, and Dean Swift Falkner. William Faulkner was named after his great-grandfather who had been killed in a duel with his former business partner eight years earlier. His great-grandfather was a best-selling author with his book The White Rose of Memphis. Faulkner aspired to become a great writer like him. Faulkner's brother, Murry Charles Faulkner, founded the first Oxford National Bank in 1919. William Faulkner was influenced by many writers, but those who had the greatest influence on him were Robert Burns and Edward William Thomson. Phil Stone was also very influential on Faulkner and was also his mentor. Faulkner once attempted to enlist in the Air Force but was rejected due to his height. He even tried to pass himself off as British, because he believed that English people belonged to a higher social class and were more intelligent. After being rejected by the Air Force, he attended the University of Mississippi. He attended for three semesters then dropped out in 1920. When he dropped out he sold short stories to magazines to support himself. When he had saved enough money, he went to Hollywood in 1932 and became a screenwriter. William Faulkner wrote many of his works over a decade... middle of paper... helps his father burn down the stables, or lies about it, is also liable, as far as Sarty can tell the legitimate procedure of equity it is chaotic and out of place and has little to do with peace and dignity. Over the course of the story's six days Sarty also experiences several changes. As we witness Sarty tracking his father to the Chateau de Spain, the boy discovers that his father is “crazy,” extravagant, and out of place (40). After his father's speech, Sarty needs to escape, but something holds him back. The last critical moment occurs when Sarty's father approaches him to get him some oil, clearly to copy the de Spain team. At that moment, when Sarty is demonstrating taking the oil and becoming his father's assistant, he imagines himself running away and never having to "see [Abner's] confrontation again" (89). Interestingly, he feels he “can't do it"." (89).