Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The Positive Conclusion for the Remainder of the Compson's

The Sound and the Fury ends the way it began; with Benji. Benji, Luster, Dilsey and Jason are driving their carriage and they reach an intersection. Luster turns onto an unfamiliar route and Benji becomes very upset and moans in concern. Once Luster steers the carriage into the right direction Benji becomes at ease. When Benji recognizes the familiar he calms down because he is comforted with the familiar. Through this scene the reader can interpret that Benji needs order to remain stable. Benji’s life has finally reached a stage of composure. The members in his family who caused chaos and destruction have left and now Benji is at peace with the woman who has always been a mother figure toward him, Dilsey. It also seems that Benji will now have the opportunity to create a bond with his brother Jason, that they had not had before. Dilsey will be the support and strength of the family without interference. The dramatics that were once caused by the Compson’s will no longer occur and the remainder of the family, who have not yet been shambled, will move on successfully.
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1 comment:

LCC said...

I liked what you said: "When Benji recognizes the familiar he calms down because he is comforted with the familiar. Through this scene the reader can interpret that Benji needs order to remain stable."