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Oct 13, 2011 11:58:57 GMT -5
Post by dbrotman on Oct 13, 2011 11:58:57 GMT -5
Does anyone else think that Faulkner juxtaposes animals along side the characters in order to better illustrate their position. For instance, there is Jewel as brutal and strong as a wild horse. Or Cora as dumb and hennish as a chicken (or an egghead). Of course, there is also the ever present image of the snake.
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Animal
Oct 19, 2011 18:54:14 GMT -5
Post by bvanderschaaf9 on Oct 19, 2011 18:54:14 GMT -5
I think that Faulkner uses animal imagery/symbolism to a large extent, but most of it is circumstantial. If the horse is meant to represent Addie, then I don't think that the horse is meant to be compared to Jewel. Also, where is the reference to the chicken or egghead?
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Animal
Nov 1, 2011 19:10:36 GMT -5
Post by mmazzucco9 on Nov 1, 2011 19:10:36 GMT -5
I agree with you Dan. Faulkner does utilize the characters in order to better illustrate them, in a way like FOIL. Also, don't forget Vardaman's presence in this. He refers to Jewel as a horse and Addie as a fish. At numerous parts throughout As I Lay Dying these two are both physically resembling their animals. They also fully embody the character associated with said animals. I also cannot find the reference to Cora as a chicken or egghead. By any chance do you have the page number?
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