1. in accepting the nobel prize for literature in 1950, william faulkner said, \i feel that this award was not made to me as a man, but to my work.... so this award is only mine in trust.\ explain what you think he meant.
2. punctuate the following sentence.
william faulkner a southerner himself wrote about the conservative rural south
3. would a shy newcomer be likely to demonstrate temerity? explain your answer.
4. list a possible topic for a research report on william faulkner and three questions you would ask to begin your research.

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# Brief Explanations:
Faulkner believed the Nobel was for his literary output, not his person. He saw himself as a steward of the award, representing his body of work.
# Answer:
He meant the Nobel Prize was recognition of his literary contributions rather than of him as an individual, and he held the award in trust for his work.

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# Brief Explanations:
The appositive "a southerner himself" needs commas to set it off as additional information about William Faulkner.
# Answer:
William Faulkner, a southerner himself, wrote about the conservative rural South.

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# Brief Explanations:
Temerity means boldness or recklessness. A shy person is usually timid and unlikely to show such bold - behavior.
# Answer:
No, a shy newcomer is not likely to demonstrate temerity because shyness is associated with timidity and lack of boldness, while temerity implies bold and often reckless behavior.

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# Brief Explanations:
A research topic could focus on a theme in his works, and questions could pertain to its origin, development, and meaning.
# Answer:
Possible topic: The theme of family in William Faulkner's novels.
Questions: How did Faulkner first introduce the theme of family in his early works? What are the different types of family relationships depicted in his novels? How does the theme of family contribute to the overall message of his literary works?

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