2. AnseCashDarlJewel Dewey Dell VardamanAddie The BundrensThe Bundrens

3. Darl Omniscience Seems to know, understand and see things that other characters cannot. “Knows” about Dewey Dell’s pregnancy “Sees” Addie’s death Fixations: His brother, Jewel Existence What others have said: He’s weird and isolated He’s doting and sensitive Narration: Darl narrates most often Offers great depth of interiroity Very observant of other characters Rhetorical style similar to Vardaman, only more sophisticated

4. Vardamn “My mother is a fish.” Confuses the death of his mother with the fish he caught. Recognizes both the fish and his mother go through a transformative process, going from being alive to not alive. Death: Although Vardaman can understand that both the fish and his mother have changed, he does not have the ability to understand what death really means. Bored Holes: Vardaman is afraid that Addie will not be able to breathe in the coffin. He bores holes so she can breathe. He also mistakenly bores holes into her face. Rhetorical Style: Identifies the world through differentiation, fish and not fish Youngest Bundren Between 7-10 years old. His immaturity is refelcted in his language and perspective.

5. Jewel What others have said: Wooden features Cold Not care-kin Sticks out – taller than other Bundrens, good looking Addie’s favorite Horse: Has both a tender and aggressive relationship with his horse. The horse seems to be an extension of his relationship with his mother Addie: Wants to protect Addie. Wants Addie to be left alone.

6. Dewey Dell Pregnancy Had sex with Lafe in the secret shade “Full load” indicated she had no choice Does not take responsibilities for her actions Gullible Resentment: Hates Darl for knowing her secret Hates Peabody for not being able to help her

7. Anse No teeth: Hoping to get new ones in Jefferson Doesn’t sweat: A number of characters have mentioned this to indicate Anse’s laziness Bad Luck: Believes everything that has happened to him is because of his bad luck. Cannot take responsibilities for his actions

8. Addie Jefferson: Wants to be buried in her hometown and not with her current family Teacher & Baker: This is all we know about Addie while alive. Cash Seemingly waits until Cash is close to finishing her coffin before she succumbs to death. Does not say goodbye to anyone.

9. Words as Insufficient: Truth as Universal Depth of Interiority Stream of Consciousness Uneducated Characters Southern Country Sensibility Faulkner’s StyleFaulkner’s Style

10. Don’t ForgetDon’t Forget  Cash Bundren – focused on his carpentry, building the coffin for Addie.  Does not say much.  Simple man.  Cora & Vernon Tull  Neighbors of the Bundren  Provide outsider perspectives and cast judgments.