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As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Sections 1–6
Sections 7–12
Sections 13–19
Sections 20–28
Sections 29–33
Sections 34–39
Sections 40–45
Sections 46–52
Sections 53–59
Characters
Character List
Addie Bundren
Darl Bundren
Jewel Bundren
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Existence and Mortality
Role of Women
Religion
Family Dysfunction
Self-Interest
Quotes By Section
Sections 1–6
Sections 7–12
Sections 13–19
Sections 20–28
Sections 29–33
Sections 34–39
Sections 40–45
Sections 46–52
Sections 53–59
Quotes By Character
Darl Bundren
Addie Bundren
Jewel Bundren
Anse Bundren
Dewey Dell
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Sections 1–6
Sections 7–12
Sections 13–19
Sections 20–28
Sections 29–33
Sections 34–39
Sections 40–45
Sections 46–52
Sections 53–59
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Sections 1â6 Quiz
Sections 1â6 Quiz
1
of 5
In Darl’s opening narration, what does Jewel do when the two of them come upon a dilapidated cotton house?
Walks around it
Goes in the window
Breaks down the door
Kicks the house down
2
of 5
In Cora Tull’s opening narration, what do we learn she was recently hired to do?
Bake cakes
Darn socks
Care for Addie
Plant a garden
3
of 5
When Darl meets Anse and Vernon Tull sitting on the porch, what simple pleasure does he indulge in?
A handshake
A horseback ride
A drink of water
A massage
4
of 5
While the family waits for Addie to die, what is Cash doing that makes Jewel angry?
Riding a horse
Building Addie’s coffin
Playing a tuba
Chewing tobacco
5
of 5
Who does Cora Tull observe saying an emotional goodbye to Addie?
Jewel
Cash
Anse
Darl
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CHARACTERS
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QUOTES
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MAIN IDEAS
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