Sound and the Fury (MAXNotes Literature Guides)
Published on 1. January 2013
128 pages
978-0-7386-7313-4 (ISBN)
Description
REA''s MAXnotes for William Faulkner''s The Sound and the Fury MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work''s historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each section of the work is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- What MAXnotes® Will Do for You
- Table of Contents
- SECTION ONE - Introduction
- The Life and Work of William Faulkner
- Historical Background
- Master List of Characters
- I. Members of the Compson Family:
- II. Negro Servants in the Compson House:
- III. Other Characters:
- Summary of the Novel
- Estimated Reading Time
- SECTION TWO - Part One
- Summary
- On the Golf Course (present time)
- The Compson Children (1898)
- Caddy's Wedding (1910)
- The Changing of Benjamin's Name (1900)
- Uncle Maury and Mrs Patterson (Christmas 1902)
- Analysis
- Study Questions
- Answers
- Suggested Essay Topics
- SECTION THREE - Part Two
- Quentin: June 2, 1910
- Summary
- Analysis
- Study Questions
- Answers
- Suggested Essay Topics
- SECTION FOUR - Part Three
- Jason: April 6,1928
- Summary
- Analysis
- Study Questions
- Answers
- Suggested Essay Topics
- SECTION FIVE - Part Four
- Dilsey: April 8, 1928
- Summary
- Analysis
- Study Questions
- Answers
- Suggested Essay Topics
- SECTION SIX - Sample Analytical Paper Topics
- Topic #1
- Outline
- Topic #2
- Outline
- Topic #3
- Outline
- SECTION SEVEN - Appendix:
- SECTION EIGHT - Bibliography
