Thomas Sutpen

Thomas Sutpen is a fictional character from William Faulkner’s novel "Absalom, Absalom!" He is a complex, ambitious man who builds a Southern plantation empire with a dark, tragic past. Sutpen's ruthless pursuit of wealth and status leads to betrayal, violence, and personal ruin, illustrating themes of racism, pride, and the destructive nature of obsession. His story reveals how societal pressures and personal flaws can shape and devastate individual lives within the American South.