The Sound and the Fury In-Depth Playlist: ruclips.net/video/ekpYIfRGqKw/видео.html Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina Table of Contents: 0:00 Introductions 5:19 The Past 9:55 The Present 23:41 The Future
My absolute favorite all time Faulkner quote comes from Quentin's section: "I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire...I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools." I know Easter plays a prominent role in this novel, but I never noticed the strong parallels between each of the characters and the life of Christ before now. Benjy - the muddy years of Christ's youth that we do not know much about Quentin - The ministry of Christ and his crucifixion Jason/Miss Quentin - the three days on earth without Christ (lawless/hopeless/meaningless) Dilsey - the resurrection and the return of hope Maybe I'm way off here, but that's why I love this channel. You two always give me something to ponder over and see things from new perspectives. As always, another job well done!
Yeah, I wouldn't say you're far off in that interpretation from what I would have done. Faulkner specifically lined up the dates for a reason. I suspect we'll return at some point in our life for this novel. I want to save a Religious and maybe Greek video for when we return to it.
I like this channel. Faulkner’s novels are difficult to understand but I like to read not skip any part. If it would be provided this channel translate to korean viewers would be much apprecited.
I’m an English grad student studying The Sound & the Fury, and I’ve been in dire need of supplementary materials to help me understand this text better…so I’m incredibly glad I stumbled across you all. This series is super accessible, and I love your easy-to-follow dialogue with each other. Your videos are helping fill in the gaps not covered by my prof’s lectures & my own analysis. I can’t thank you enough for that, and I’m looking forward to checking out more of your channel in the future.😄
Really enjoyed your discussion on time, as it presents in The Sound and the Fury. Nice work. Lots to consider and re-hash. But very inspiring and exciting. Thanks.
During these days of political "ideological" wars, these videos on literature help me to think and chew on life and living. Been 40 years since I read Faulkner in AP English. I love the format of two guys, two personalities, bringing depth to thinking (rather than smokescreens)
Y'all are helping me with my AP Lit research paper so much! I had to pick two books from two separate large lists and compare them in a multi-genre framework essay, and I chose Isabelle Allende's "The House of the Spirits" as well as "The Sound and the Fury."
Robt Penn Warren has a great old essay on "Faulkner: Past & Future" in the Norton Critical edition btw . . . Great analysis of Quentin and symbolism thru out the novel w sexuality.
This is an insanely involved story. The video on Benjy, I didn't think it would be one I would enjoy. This breakdown of 2&3 has my curiosity piqued because I'm fascinated with the same story from 4 perspectives. I wonder what I'd think in regards to how time passing is shown or if I'd be influenced by this analysis? Hmm.
Another excellent break down of the this book. I will have to read the book again now. Your discussion here about Quentin's section and water as a symbol of innocence or redemption reminded me of part of the ceremony the British Navy used when burying some one at sea: "WE therefore commit his body to the deep, to be turned into corruption, looking for the resurrection of the body, (when the Sea shall give up her dead,) and the life of the world to come, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who at his coming shall change our vile body, that it may be like his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself."
If you want to understand the book and Benji as well as his family you need to understand the Macbeth soliloquy where Faulkner got the title. You need to ask, Who is the “idiot” telling the tale?-Benji, Father, Quinton or Jason? The Father’s nihilistic musings on the meaning of life and time helps drive the Quinton section. The Father has certainly bought into Macbeth’s distillation of the meaning of life as being devoid of meaning. Quinton believes Caddy’s loss of virginity is so monumental that he wants to consign them both to Hell by an act of incest. The Father counsels him that virginity is a meaningless conceit created by men as are all facets of life. Dilsey is the only counterpoint to the nihilism that saturates this novel-the fact that the Christian sermon appears in the section focused on her is not without meaning. It is brilliant; it will be forever relevant; and, it is terrifying (as is Macbeth, especially the “Out, out brief candle” soliloquy .
24:12 You have the most control over the Present. Look at how many people put stuff off. There ya go. So, somehow the future is going to be different/better by procrastination...?
"Past as parasite" is a scary idea! But very true- dwelling on the past instead of moving forward will absolutely steal your future. I love the symbol of Benjy's disintegration mirroring that of the South. Faulkner uses metaphors way more skillfully than most writers. It's super impressive. Nice timeline graphic! Very helpful.
Do we know the date on Caddy's divorce. I feel like Quentin's suicide cause the divorce. I had the best time with Quentin's part just because of his constant introspection. Jason just felt like an a-hole. I could totally see Jason as an incest baby. I saw a study where a common side effect of incest were mental illness and fanaticism. He shows those traits for sure. Great time breakdown guys.
Rajathon Divorce was 1911 if you want to believe the appendix (written many years after publication and has several issue with how well it lines up with actual book; still accepted as canon and studied)
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Table of Contents:
0:00 Introductions
5:19 The Past
9:55 The Present
23:41 The Future
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My absolute favorite all time Faulkner quote comes from Quentin's section: "I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire...I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it. Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools."
I know Easter plays a prominent role in this novel, but I never noticed the strong parallels between each of the characters and the life of Christ before now.
Benjy - the muddy years of Christ's youth that we do not know much about
Quentin - The ministry of Christ and his crucifixion
Jason/Miss Quentin - the three days on earth without Christ (lawless/hopeless/meaningless)
Dilsey - the resurrection and the return of hope
Maybe I'm way off here, but that's why I love this channel. You two always give me something to ponder over and see things from new perspectives. As always, another job well done!
Yeah, I wouldn't say you're far off in that interpretation from what I would have done. Faulkner specifically lined up the dates for a reason. I suspect we'll return at some point in our life for this novel. I want to save a Religious and maybe Greek video for when we return to it.
great analysis! Im so glad i came across this channel
Welcome aboard!
The two of you have done an awesome job, covering basically all the world's literature. Never seen anything like that before. Thank you very much.
🙏 you are very kind
Greetings from Mexico City! Great analysis! I am sociologist PhD and I am interested in this south culture from XX century American literature.
Luv this analysis. My favourite scene is where Quentin sees the slave on the train.
Thank you for helping me enjoy an amazing book. I wouldn't have persevered with the book if it had not been for your guidance
These are the comments that make it worth it! Glad you could make it through it
I like this channel. Faulkner’s novels are difficult to understand but I like to read not skip any part. If it would be provided this channel translate to korean viewers would be much apprecited.
I’m an English grad student studying The Sound & the Fury, and I’ve been in dire need of supplementary materials to help me understand this text better…so I’m incredibly glad I stumbled across you all. This series is super accessible, and I love your easy-to-follow dialogue with each other. Your videos are helping fill in the gaps not covered by my prof’s lectures & my own analysis. I can’t thank you enough for that, and I’m looking forward to checking out more of your channel in the future.😄
Glad we could fulfill a roles, and yes, I spent a lot of time trying to be accessible on Faulkner so this was wonderful to hear. Thank you.
Really enjoyed your discussion on time, as it presents in The Sound and the Fury. Nice work. Lots to consider and re-hash. But very inspiring and exciting. Thanks.
🙏
During these days of political "ideological" wars, these videos on literature help me to think and chew on life and living. Been 40 years since I read Faulkner in AP English. I love the format of two guys, two personalities, bringing depth to thinking (rather than smokescreens)
🙏
Y'all are helping me with my AP Lit research paper so much! I had to pick two books from two separate large lists and compare them in a multi-genre framework essay, and I chose Isabelle Allende's "The House of the Spirits" as well as "The Sound and the Fury."
Oh that sounds like a fun challenge! Best of luck
Robt Penn Warren has a great old essay on "Faulkner: Past & Future" in the Norton Critical edition btw . . . Great analysis of Quentin and symbolism thru out the novel w sexuality.
Big Hard Books & Classics I’ll have to check it out some day!
This is an insanely involved story. The video on Benjy, I didn't think it would be one I would enjoy. This breakdown of 2&3 has my curiosity piqued because I'm fascinated with the same story from 4 perspectives.
I wonder what I'd think in regards to how time passing is shown or if I'd be influenced by this analysis? Hmm.
It is indeed very involved. Not many stories like it
Another excellent break down of the this book. I will have to read the book again now.
Your discussion here about Quentin's section and water as a symbol of innocence or redemption reminded me of part of the ceremony the British Navy used when burying some one at sea:
"WE therefore commit his body to the deep, to be turned into corruption, looking for the resurrection of the body, (when the Sea shall give up her dead,) and the life of the world to come, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who at his coming shall change our vile body, that it may be like his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself."
Oh that’s interesting. Thanks for sharing
You're great guys. Thank you for the work you did for this beatiful novel, i'm glad i came across your channel
Our pleasure!
Guys, you are insanely good at analysing faulkner's novels.
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These boys deserve both link and subscribe.
Very kind.
I can't believe you brought up that Ted Chiang story, literally exactly what i have been thinking while reading the Benjy section.
So glad I'm not the only one!
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@@erichaynes4049 It was one of my favorites of the year. I saw the movie before reading the story.
'Peace and War', yes!! May I suggest Balzac's 'Madame Bovary' ;) ...Thanks a lot for your incredible, interesting, professional and humorous work!
Oh yes, I’d like to get to that. Thanks for the kind words
beautiful analysis
If you want to understand the book and Benji as well as his family you need to understand the Macbeth soliloquy where Faulkner got the title. You need to ask, Who is the “idiot” telling the tale?-Benji, Father, Quinton or Jason? The Father’s nihilistic musings on the meaning of life and time helps drive the Quinton section. The Father has certainly bought into Macbeth’s distillation of the meaning of life as being devoid of meaning. Quinton believes Caddy’s loss of virginity is so monumental that he wants to consign them both to Hell by an act of incest. The Father counsels him that virginity is a meaningless conceit created by men as are all facets of life. Dilsey is the only counterpoint to the nihilism that saturates this novel-the fact that the Christian sermon appears in the section focused on her is not without meaning. It is brilliant; it will be forever relevant; and, it is terrifying (as is Macbeth, especially the “Out, out brief candle” soliloquy .
Bros. Some parts of Jason’s narration…. Had me 😂. cracking’ up
Very cool!
I'd like to see a synopsis of the last Delsey chapter w spoilers, please
Superb discussion.
Kind of you to watch and comment.
Quentin can't control change.
24:12 You have the most control over the Present.
Look at how many people put stuff off. There ya go. So, somehow the future is going to be different/better by procrastination...?
Quentin 2, dad is Dalton ames?
Oooh... so is *that* the reason that I watch way more Food Network when I'm dieting? (addict trying to be around object of addiction)
Michael Knipp Hahaha! I should go watch some now...
Caddy is the scapegoat.
Destiny. Your past made this or that inevitable.
"Past as parasite" is a scary idea! But very true- dwelling on the past instead of moving forward will absolutely steal your future.
I love the symbol of Benjy's disintegration mirroring that of the South. Faulkner uses metaphors way more skillfully than most writers. It's super impressive.
Nice timeline graphic! Very helpful.
Thanks! I put a lot of TLC into some of the images
Do we know the date on Caddy's divorce. I feel like Quentin's suicide cause the divorce. I had the best time with Quentin's part just because of his constant introspection. Jason just felt like an a-hole. I could totally see Jason as an incest baby. I saw a study where a common side effect of incest were mental illness and fanaticism. He shows those traits for sure. Great time breakdown guys.
Rajathon Divorce was 1911 if you want to believe the appendix (written many years after publication and has several issue with how well it lines up with actual book; still accepted as canon and studied)
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