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As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
Study Guide
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 Quotes Explained
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Existence and Mortality
Role of Women
Religion
Family Dysfunction
Self-Interest
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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
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Context
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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
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Further Study
Sections 40-45 Quiz
Further Study
Sections 40-45 Quiz
1
of 5
What was Addie's profession before she married?
Baker
Schoolteacher
Governess
Seamstress
2
of 5
What is Whitfield's intent when he travels to the Bundren's farm after Addie's death?
Confess his adulterous affair
Pay his respects
Visit with Jewel
Buy the Bundren's house
3
of 5
Who sets Cash's broken leg the night the Bundrens stay at Armistid's farm?
Peabody
Anse
A horse doctor
Moseley
4
of 5
What type of bird does Vardaman see circling overhead as he travels in the wagon with his family?
Bluebird
Buzzard
Hawk
Crow
5
of 5
What is the name of the town where Dewey Dell visits Moseley to ask for abortion drugs?
Mottson
Monson
Morson
Jefferson
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