Although Sarty from 'Barn Burning' and Dave from 'The Man Who Was Almost a Man' come from specific societal backgrounds, both characters are connected by a deep sense of isolation that drives them to seek independence by running away. While Sarty is driven by rejection of his father's history of violence and deceit, Dave is motivated by a desire to prove his maturity and escape the confines of perceived childhood, presenting both contrasting and equal responses to their internal struggles with alienation. Sarty's effort to escape is based on his conflict with his father's actions, which are at odds with his developing sense of justice. In Faulkner's "Barn Burning," Sarty's internal battle is noticeable when he is called to testify against his
