William Faulkner makes extensive use of the setting in "The Bear". ... Faulkner also makes use of the animals in Big Bottom to represent the values held by the main characters and to reflect the state of mind of the characters. This old bear is not the only symbol of the "Old South." ... In addition to making use of the woods and the animals in the woods, Faulkner also employs the historical setting as a motivating force in Ike McCaslin's behavior. ... Faulkner makes extensive use of setting throughout The Bear. ...

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