Read the first 1/3rd of As I Lay Dying on pgs 669-782 from from The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Package 2: Volumes C, D, E)
Here is a link to the book:
https://uerjundergradslit.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/the-norton-anthology-of-american-literature-9th-eidtion-volumes-c-d-e.pdf
Faulkner grew up in a small Mississippi town in a middle-class family and saw in his surroundings perfect models for characters like the Bundren family and their neighbors.
Through his characters, Faulkner addresses subjects that challenge stereotypical perceptions of poor Southerners. For instance, characters contemplate issues of love, death, identity, and the limitations of language. Their actions and adventures draw attention to rural life, class conflicts, and the repercussions of desire and selfishness. Significantly, Faulkner explores the potent, complex workings of the human mind.
Visit the following website to learn more about Faulkner. Copy and paste the following link into your browser.
http://www.olemiss.edu/mwp/dir/faulkner_william/index.html
Answer the questions in your discussion post:
Who is William Faulkner?
What makes “the South” an interesting setting?
What does it mean to have multiple voices or perspectives instead of just one?
What does each character’s voice reveal about him/herself?
