The Sound and the Fury

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of four parts, each narrated by different characters, creating a unique multi-layered narrative structure.
• The first part of the book is written from the perspective of Benjy, the mentally challenged member of the Compson family, and his perception of the world is conveyed through a stream of consciousness.
• The second part is narrated by Quentin Compson, who struggles with depression and ultimately commits suicide.
• The third part is written from the perspective of Jason Compson, who is the most cynical and cruel of all the brothers.
• The fourth part of the book is narrated in the third person and focuses on Dilsey, the Compson family's black servant, who symbolizes resilience and loyalty.
• The title of the book is taken from Macbeth's soliloquy in Shakespeare's play: «Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more: it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing».
• The novel is considered one of Faulkner's most challenging works due to its experimental style and nonlinear narrative.
• The book explores themes of the decline of Southern aristocracy, racism, sexuality, and family tragedies.