A Tearful Goodbye

The Sound and the Fury was an interesting read, to say the least. Had it not been in the supportive environment of an English there is no doubt that I would not have read beyond the second page, the fist section, and the rest of the novel for that matter being so complex. But, looking back on the past month or so, I guess it has been a good experience because now I will always win the most confusing book read contest.

The book provided me closure through its focus on Dilsey. After enduring the characters’ assorted flaws during the first three sections of the book, the fourth section focuses on Dilsey, a down to earth character. This gives the reader a grounded sense with which the book ends. I think this is very important, because it allows the reader to truly see a stark contrast between the craziness in the family, and the normalcy outside of it. I feel as if Dilsey is the only character I would have trusted to raise me.