William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury"

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This essay shows how the opening scene in William Faulkner's novel, "The Sound and the Fury", teaches the reader how to read the rest of the book by introducing the reader to the difficulties in narration and time that the story will present.

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"Throughout his writing career, William Faulkner always attempted to push the boundaries of literature. From creating his vast population and setting of southern characters to facing many tough southern topics such as racism and Reconstruction to stretching what was considered accessible and acceptable writing, Faulkner proved himself a true revolutionary and visionary. Perhaps his greatest feat, though, was teaching his reader how to read his work, and any other. One of the best examples of Faulkner teaching his reader how to read and how to experience a text is his masterwork, "The Sound and the Fury", in particular, the beginning passage. "

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