Family Dysfunction in William Faulkner's as I Lay Dying

by Claudia Durst Johnson

Book Overview

When the matriarch of the Bundren family dies, her family must confront the daunting task of transporting her body across the state of Mississippi for burial in her hometown. As they embark on this journey, with the coffin in tow, they face several trials and tribulations that not only complicate their travel but also highlight the innate dysfunction of the family's complex dynamic. This comprehensive volume explores the themes of William Faulkner's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737763868
• ISBN13: 9780737763867
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12