..., of the ways that Southern culture and the exigencies of the war work to construct identities and also set limits for characters like Bayard Sartoris and Drusilla Hawk.1 Both of these characters find themselves compelled by the war to fill roles that are or are perceived as inappropriate for them...

..., and his Jewish wife Drusilla, appear to be fascinated by Paul and his religious ideas, but neither free him or convict him. When Felix is suc- ceeded by Porcius Festus, Paul, tired of Roman dithering, and fearing Festus may send him to Jerusalem for trial, demands to appear before Caesar...