The Sound and the Fury, 284 (Event)
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Page Number:
284
Order within Page:
2
First 8-10 words of event:
and entered the kitchen. Dilsey was filling
Page Event Ends:
287
Era:
The Twenties (1920-1929)
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Narrative Status:
Narrated
Date:
Sunday, April 8, 1928
Notes:
Jason walks through the kitchen, where Dilsey, Luster, and Benjy are, and ignores Dilsey. He goes outside to his car. Luster asks Dilsey what is going on and guesses that the Jason beat Miss Quentin. Benjy starts whimpering louder. Dilsey tells Luster to take Benjy outside while she gives Mrs. Compson her hot water bottle.
Summary:
Jason leaves the house, upsetting Benjy with his anger. Dilsey tells Luster that Jason's problem is not his concern. Luster tells her about Miss Quenting climbing down the tree the night before, then takes Benjy outside.
Chronological Order:
19.25
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Keywords:
Kitchen, Violence, Tree_Pear, Anxiety, Anger, Easter, Church
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