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Why Did Will Mayes Commit Rape Upon Hannie

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Based on my observations will reading "Dry September," I think it is highly unlikely that Will Mayes did commit rape upon Minnie. Firstly, Hawk is against the notion at all without it being proven beause he's aware of both Will and Minnie's characters. He reasons that Will is a "good nigger" and that Minnie, if there were any interactions between the two, had incorrect notions due to her being old and unmarried. Secondly, Will hadn't left town like a guilty person would have in his cirucmstances because a crime like that would mean death for him. Therefore, him staying would mean either he was innoncent or irrational. Lastly, Minnie's reaction to the ordeal seems odd. Namely, Minnie goes to the movies wearing a provocative outfit of "her sheerest
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