Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying

Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying
Author :
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages : 150
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780737763850
ISBN-13 : 073776385X
Rating : 4/5 (85X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying by : Claudia Durst Johnson

Download or read book Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying written by Claudia Durst Johnson and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the matriarch of the Bundren family dies, her family must confront the daunting task of transporting her body across the state of Mississippi for burial in her hometown. As they embark on this journey, with the coffin in tow, they face several trials and tribulations that not only complicate their travel but also highlight the innate dysfunction of the family's complex dynamic. This comprehensive volume explores the themes of William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying through the lens of family dysfunction, offering readers a critical look at the intersection between literature and sociology. The book examines Faulkner's life and influences and explores concepts such as the role of maternal influence and sibling rivalry within the novel and within the broader context of society. Chapters also offer a contemporary perspective on family dysfunction through discussion of topics such as the effects of emotional neglect and the role of maternal instincts.


Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying Related Books

Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying
Language: en
Pages: 150
Authors: Claudia Durst Johnson
Categories: Young Adult Nonfiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-04-16 - Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

When the matriarch of the Bundren family dies, her family must confront the daunting task of transporting her body across the state of Mississippi for burial in
As I Lay Dying
Language: en
Pages: 186
Authors: William Faulkner
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2022-08-01 - Publisher: DigiCat

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy
As I Lay Dying
Language: en
Pages: 217
Authors: William Faulkner
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-06-04 - Publisher: Harper Collins

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Set in Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, As I Lay Dying tells the story of the dysfunctional Bundren family as they set out to fulfill Addie Bundren’s dying
Shiloh and Other Stories
Language: en
Pages: 258
Authors: Bobbie Ann Mason
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-09-14 - Publisher: Modern Library

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"These stories will last," said Raymond Carver of Shiloh and Other Stories when it was first published, and almost two decades later this stunning fiction debut
My Mother is a Fish
Language: en
Pages: 220
Authors: William Faulkner
Categories: Literary Collections
Type: BOOK - Published: 2000 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book is a powerful discussion of the novels, short stories, and poems of William Faulkner. Intended for both the general reader as well as those already fu