Short Story Masterpieces

Who is Satoris Scopes from Short Story Masterpieces and what is their importance?

Asked by
Last updated by Jill W
1 Answers
Log in to answer

Satoris Scopes appears in the story, Barn Burning. He is a young boy who is torn between loyalty to his father and his sense of right and wrong. Satoris struggles with himself throughout the story, trying to figure out how to stop his father's arson, and maintain his own identity. He is described as strong willed and loyal to his family, but he is also aware that his father's actions will continue to disrupt his family's life. In the end, Satoris stops his father, knowing that his action means danger to his father, and knowing he can no longer go home.

Source(s)

Barn Burning