Waves of Insecurity In "The Sheriff's Children" by Charles Waddell Chesnutt, he uses water imagery to emphasize something strong. What he feels is strong is the effect the war had on the people of Branson County. He feels that since no battle had been actually fought in Branson County, the people were jealous and wanted something to make a fuss about. "but the thunder of it's cannon had not disturbed the echoes of Branson County" (32). …showed first 75 words of 543 total…

…showed last 75 words of 543 total…He had inherited an honored name to keep untarnished" (45). This evidence proves that the reason he did not let his son go is because he didn't want public opinion to come "crashing" down upon him. The Sheriff does not let his reputation become tarnished, but loses a son in the process. Works Cited Charles Waddell Chesnutt, Tales of Conjure and the Color Line."The Sheriff's Children". Joan R. Sherman, Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 1998: Page 32-46