What are the motifs in Light in August by William Faulkner?

Misogyny is a recurring idea in the story. Just as in recent history when a rapist could get off the hook for claiming that his victim's mini-skirt enticed him, the men of the intolerant faith portrayed in the novel blame women for all temptation and sin. It is not the men's fault if they are tempted to engage in carnal relations with women outside of wedlock; it is the women's fault for being so soft, and forgiving, and sexy, and loving, or, in a word, tempting. Society's violent and judgmental temperament managed to demonize a woman's best assets, and in many respects continues to do so today.