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Mother Figures in "The Sound and the Fury", 2006.
A comparison of Caroline Compson and Dilsey Gibson as mother figures in William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury".
839 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This essay compares and contrasts Caroline Compson and Dilsey Gibson as mother figures within the novel "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner. This paper is written within the terms of their relative positive and negative influence on the Compson family, and the Compson children in particular. Throughout the novel Caroline Compson, the children's real mother, is lacking as either a mother figure or a positive influence of any kind, while Dilsey Gibson admirably fulfills both roles. Faulkner, though, implies hope for the Compsons, and, by association, post-Reconstruction South itself. The conclusion allows that in reflecting on the relative strengths and weaknesses of Caroline and Dilsey, it is clear that Dilsey Gibson, not Caroline Compson, finally exerts more influence over the Compson family.
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"Both Caroline Compson and her husband, Jason Compson III, are neglectfully detached from their children. It is Caroline's chronic self-absorption, however (at her children's expense) that, as Faulkner implies, is more hurtful and damaging to them. Caroline seems interested in two things only. The first is her own self, and her numerous personal needs, rather these are imaginary or real. The second is her family's declining social importance within Jefferson. Caroline is in fact so obsessed with the latter that when it becomes clear that the child originally named Maury, after Caroline's brother Maury Bascomb is severely mentally retarded, Caroline changes his name to Benjamin ("Benjy"), so as not to reflect badly on the older Maury, or her family name. Clearly, from that example alone, we recognize that Caroline's first affections and loyalties are not to her children."
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"The Sound and the Fury", 2006.
A review of William Faulkner's 1929 literary masterpiece "The Sound and the Fury".
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper studies the usage of time as a literary element in "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner. The paper explains that Faulkner employed stream of consciousness in this novel, a groundbreaking development in literature. The paper shows how this style enabled Faulkner to explain his story through four sets of eyes, causing the reader to experience the events in a new way each time. The paper also demonstrates how "The Sound and the Fury" relies heavily on a time motif and the impermanence of time. The paper relates to each of the novel's separate time sequences: one spanning three days, from April 6, 1928 to April 8, 1928, the other spanning thirty years, from 1898 to 1928. The paper concludes with a positive review of Faulkner's effective sequences of the passage of time.
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"'The Sound and the Fury' is written in four voices each one with a different view of the events which transpire. The first section, commonly referred to as the 'Benjy section,' is written from the perspective of thirty-three year old Benjy, who suffers from a mental handicap. This section rapidly jumps through scenes without regard to time, showing us Benjy's lack of acknowledgement of time and presenting a formidable challenge in comprehension when read. The second section, known as the 'Quentin section' is written from the perspective of the Benjy's oldest brother, Quentin, who is an extremely moral and virtuous man, believing in the purity of youth and struggles to maintain it, or the illusion thereof. The 'Jason section' follows, and is from the perspective of the middle Compson boy, Jason, a lover of money and immorality. The last section is Faulkner's explanation of the story. Using the character of Dilsey, the Compson family's black house servant, to present an outside view of the family's saga, Faulkner explains the novel in his own narrative voice."
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William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury", 2006.
A look at how William Faulkner uses the opening scene in "The Sound and the Fury" to teach his readers how to read the novel.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 18.95
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This essay shows how the opening scene in William Faulkner's novel, "The Sound and the Fury", teaches the reader how to read the rest of the book by introducing the reader to the difficulties in narration and time that the story will present.
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"Throughout his writing career, William Faulkner always attempted to push the boundaries of literature. From creating his vast population and setting of southern characters to facing many tough southern topics such as racism and Reconstruction to stretching what was considered accessible and acceptable writing, Faulkner proved himself a true revolutionary and visionary. Perhaps his greatest feat, though, was teaching his reader how to read his work, and any other. One of the best examples of Faulkner teaching his reader how to read and how to experience a text is his masterwork, "The Sound and the Fury", in particular, the beginning passage. "
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Sound and Fury, 2002.
Analysis of "Sound and Fury" by William Faulkner.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 36.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper is an essay that makes "a good case for distortion" as distinct from literary realism. The essay is based on Sound and Fury by William Faulkner, and literary realism. The paper analyzes how the important elements of the work are "distorted" and explains how these distortions contribute to the effectiveness of the work.
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"The Sound and the Fury", 2004.
A review of the book, "The Sound and the Fury," written by William Faulkner.
1,241 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses William Faulkner's book, "The Sound and the Fury," with a focus on the book's African-American characters. The paper contends that it may appear on many occasions that Faulkner was a racist and that his descriptions of blacks were a reflection of a biased mind. However, the paper asserts that, if the larger picture is viewed, Faulkner pays tribute to the strength and endurance of black folks in those times.
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"William Faulkner is often criticized for his racist remarks and racist portrayal of African Americans in his novels. It is believed that Faulkner was very much a product of his times and thus made no particular effort to stay away from generalizations and projected blacks as illiterate 'monkeys' who were rather 'insignificant'. However this view can be challenged to certain extent by closely studying few African American characters in The Sound and The Fury, however there are some other instances in the same novel that reinforce the critics' view of Faulkner."
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"The Sound and Fury", 2002.
Provides a detailed analysis of how authorial instructions in Section 1 of American writer William Faulkner's "The Sound And The Fury" smooth the progress of the reader's mental actions.
5,000 words (approx. 20.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 87.95
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As a modernist writer, William Faulkner extensively makes use of and experiments with the literary technique of stream-of-consciousness. This being, by definition, "a narrative technique ... that renders the inner life of a character through an unending flow of thoughts, emotions, images, memories, and other associations moving through the character's mind." Faulkner, therefore, by making use of various narrative devices, guides the reader's imagination throughout the first section of "The Sound and the Fury" in such a way that she or he experiences the world of the thirty-three-year-old retarded narrator, Benjy, the way the latter does. This paper looks into the several authorial instructions for the production of actual sensory content, as well as into Faulkner's depiction of 'moving images,' which is often such that the process of composing the images on the mental retina is rendered less demanding.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Sensory Mimesis
Vision
Other Senses
Making and Moving Images
Conclusion
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""[Faulkner] always stressed the 'realness' of his characters, calling them 'flesh and blood people'... But, on the other hand, he always emphasised the artist's 'grab-bag of tools' and with that the artificiality of the character, constructed out of linguistic material." The fact is, like any writer, Faulkner has to try hard to translate the 'realness' of his characters onto paper, essentially making use of the linguistic sign. And he does that by constructing the personality and consciousness of a particular character by using specific linguistic and narrative devices. Bockting, in his article 'Mind style as an interdisciplinary approach to characterisation in Faulkner', terms this narrative approach as mind style, and defines it as 'the construction and expression in language of the conceptualisation of reality in a particular mind."
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A Study in Faulkner: "The Sound and the Fury" and "Absalom! Absalom!", 2006.
A study of the Faulkner novels "The Sound and the Fury" and "Absalom! Absalom!".
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper reviews and critiques William Faulkner's novels "The Sound and the Fury" and "Absalom! Absalom!". The author maintains that both novels share the same objective -- to demonstrate the way in which people perceive and interpret past events. Furthermore, both works forgo traditional, chronological writing, opting instead for stream of consciousness. The paper explains that these techniques, coupled with strong characterization, reveals not only the novels' major themes but also some of the smaller, underlying themes hidden within the pages.
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"As with many of Faulkner's writings, 'The Sound and the Fury' and 'Absalom! Absalom!' share the common prevailing theme of the destruction of the South or society post-Civil War. Another important theme, but only within 'The Sound and the Fury' is that of time, one's perception of time, and the affect of time. However, reading deeper into the novels reveals several other important if not prevalent themes. For instance the destruction of the family and of the self. The novels, though, are essentially one in the same despite the obvious differences such as the story being told differently or the use of different characters with the exception of Quentin. Furthermore, many of the events, as well as the characters, within 'The Sound and the Fury' are merely reflections of those present in 'Absalom! Absalom!'."
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Caddy in "The Sound and the Fury"., 2002.
This paper examines Caddy Compson, the narrator in the classic novel "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper examines how Caddy Compson, the narrator in the classic novel "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner, is included in the action of the novel although she never speaks directly of herself. Caddy's role in this novel is assured, where even though she does not truly discuss her own life, the events that unfold around Caddy are highly significant in that the other characters tend to incorporate her life into their own actions.
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"The Sound and The Fury", 2002.
An analysis of ""The Sound and The Fury".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 55.95
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A 9-page literary analysis of the theme and narration of The Sound and The Fury.
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"The Sound and the Fury", 2002.
This paper discusses William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury"
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper explains the concepts of conformity and rebellion in William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury". The author relates Faulkner's use of langauge and structure in this novel.
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?The Sound and the Fury?, 2002.
This paper reviews William Faulkner's ?The Sound and the Fury?.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper analyzes the factors that influenced William Faulkner's ?The Sound and the Fury?. The author also evaluates ways in which this novel itself influenced other modernist writers.
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"The Sound and the Fury", 2002.
Analysis of women and southern culture through an examination of the female characters in Faulkner's book "The Sound and the Fury".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses the nature of southern society in the novel "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner. By analyzing the characters of Mrs. Compson, Caddy and Dilsey, we can see how they portray women that display southern culture.
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"The Sound and the Fury", 2002.
An examination of the novel by William Faulkner called "The Sound and the Fury".
1,702 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper focuses on the characters of the novel about the Compson family, an old southern family of four children named Quentin, Jason, Benjamin and their sister Candace. The focus of most of the story is on the character of Candace Compson also known as Caddy and the way she effects the lives of all the members of the Compson family. The paper discusses the character of Quentin Compson and his unique relationship with his sister.
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"His narrative is extremely confusing as it is a mixture of sense and memory, a combination of his own ideas and beliefs about his sister Candace or Caddy as well as her sexual behavior and attitudes. Nearly all of Quentin?s memories and the story are concerned with Caddy?s sexuality as well as Quentin?s own reaction to her sexuality. Quentin seemed to enjoy a different kind of possessiveness regarding his sister Caddy for she had become the center of his life. For instance the following passage from the novel The sound and the fury demonstrates Quentin?s strange attitude towards Caddy?s sexuality (The sound and the fury)."
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"Long Day's Journey Into Night" by Eugene O'Neill and "The Sound and The Fury" by William Faulkner, 1994.
A description of the portrayals of moral decline of families in the play and the novel.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, £ 43.95
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"The decline of the family is a primary theme in both Eugene O'Neill's drama Long Day's Journey into Night and William Faulkner's novel The Sound and the Fury, and in each case the theme is linked to a general decline in society at large. For Faulkner, this decline is inextricably linked with the fact of slavery in the South and its aftermath, while for O'Neill the decline is bound with the failure of the Irish-Catholicism of New England. The Compson family was once a proud and patrician southern landholding family which has deteriorated now into madness, moral decay, and greed, while the Tyrone family similarly exhibits the worst of modern civilization. In both stories, money has become the new god of society, to the detriment of the ties of family.
In the beginning of Long Day's Journey into Night, we find..."
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