In "The Sound and the Fury", my initial reaction to this book is that it is a little difficult to keep track of what the time and setting is, because it tends to change randomly and without warning. However, the time shifts also keep the book interesting in a sense, they do this by keeping readers engaged because that is the only way to stay somewhat familiar with what is going on.
In Quentin's chapter the reason for his death becomes made clear, We already know that Quentin does die at some point in the year 1910, however this chapter answers why he died. In this chapter it is very much Quentins mind on paper, the writing is very "stream of consciousness" and choppy as well. But this makes the chapter that much more interesting by making it seem very real and personal. Also, since the chapter is so real you see the mental state of Quentin to really start to become questionable after he hears of Caddy's pregnancy. Quentin resents Caddy for becoming "impure" and he resents his father for being as okay with the situation as he is. Quentin is unable to accept that some say virginity is something created by man, and he is only concerned with the image of Caddy and who he wants her to be. While on the other hand Benjy sees Caddy as perfection no matter what. The obsession Benjy and Quentin have for Caddy is very different, Benjy sees Caddy...
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